Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today on the functions and infrastructure of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) at Krushi Bhavan. Singh Deo expressed his gratitude to all involved for the successful organization of the OUAT…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday accused the previous BJD government of undermining the future of students and youth by selling government jobs for exorbitant sums, while introducing the Odisha Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024 in the Assembly. Criticizing the earlier regime, Majhi alleged widespread irregularities in the government…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from Grant Thornton Bharat, a leading global consulting firm, met Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on December 6, 2024, to discuss innovative strategies for enhancing the state’s agriculture and energy sectors. The meeting, held in the presence of Principal Secretary Energy, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Principal Secretary Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a thrilling 0-0 draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) clash at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday night, with both teams displaying strong defensive performances. The draw took Odisha FC’s points tally to 16 from 11 matches, keeping them in fourth place on the ISL standings, behind…
Bhubaneswar: Gold deposits have been identified in Odisha’s Deogarh and Keonjhar districts, with further exploration underway to assess their potential, Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the state Assembly on Thursday. The Minister revealed that the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has completed G-2 level exploration in the Adas-Rampalli area of Deogarh, which…
Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, is set to inaugurate the newly constructed East Side Station Entry at Cuttack Railway Station during his visit to Odisha today. The new East Side Station Building has been designed to provide seamless access for passengers directly from the National…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred an honorary doctorate on Raimati Gheuria, a tribal woman from Odisha’s Koraput district, during the 40th Convocation of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. Raimati, known as ‘Mandia Rani’ (Queen of Millets), has played a pivotal role in the conservation of traditional crops, particularly…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to shine at the National Panchayat Awards 2024, with recognition in seven prestigious categories. These awards, presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, will be conferred during a special ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on December 11. The accolades highlight the exceptional performance of several Gram Panchayats,…
Bhubaneswar: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the newly constructed Judicial Court Complex in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today (December 5, 2024). The state-of-the-art facility is designed to address current and future judicial needs, incorporating advanced technologies to streamline the delivery of justice. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of timely…
Bhubaneswar: The state-level observance of World Soil Day 2024 was held at the Krushi Bhavan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar, with the theme, “Caring for Soil: Measure, Monitor, Manage.” Similar events were organized across districts in Odisha to raise awareness about the importance of soil health and sustainable farming practices. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries,…
