Bhubaneswar: The burgeoning biotechnology sector in India is set to receive a significant boost, with marine resources emerging as a crucial component. On the third day of Global Bio-India (GBI) 2024, a technical session titled ‘Tapping the Blue Economy’ focused on leveraging India’s maritime resources for economic and biotechnological advancements. The session featured a keynote…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has declared September 17 as a holiday for all schools and colleges under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in light of the launch of the Subhadra Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement comes ahead of a major public event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where the Prime Minister will…
Bhubaneswar: In a major revamp of its education sector initiatives, the Odisha government officially renamed the ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ as ‘Panchasakha Sikhya Setu’ on Saturday, with a proposed budgetary outlay of Rs 332 crore. The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha made the announcement, with instructions to the State Project Director, OSEPA-cum-Member Secretary, to…
Puri: In response to a growing bird flu outbreak, the Puri district administration has imposed a three-month prohibition on poultry farming in the affected areas. The ban covers the Pipili, Delang, Nimapara, and Satyabadi regions, where poultry farming is strictly forbidden within a one-kilometer radius of the identified bird flu zones. The ban also restricts…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana” at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The ambitious scheme, backed by a ₹1,423 crore investment over five years, aims to significantly enhance milk production in the state. Majhi highlighted the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has withdraws its proposal to permit the sale of liquor in beach shacks on Puri beach, emphasizing a reinforced liquor ban in areas of socio-religious-cultural significance. The decision, announced through a notification by the Excise Department, reflects the government’s commitment to preserving the religious and cultural sanctity of these locations. New…
Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime Unit of the CID, Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested Biranchi Narayan Nath from Chhendipada, Angul District, for sexually and financially exploiting several middle-aged women seeking second marriages. Nath, who operated under multiple aliases and fake identities, targeted vulnerable women through a popular matrimonial website. Nath created profiles on the site with…
Bhubaneswar: A state-level preparatory meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to finalize arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhubaneswar on September 17, where he will officially launch the ‘Subhadra’ scheme, a key welfare initiative of the Odisha state government. The event is set to take place at Janata Maidan, drawing…
Chandipur: In a major milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted back-to-back flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second consecutive test, held on September 13, 2024, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, further validated the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted an aerial survey of Malkangiri district to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rains. The district has been severely impacted by rains triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal on September 9 and 10. Following the survey, CM Majhi chaired a review…
