Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Bill Gates, the founder & Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, visited Krushi Bhawan, the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, today. The distinguished delegation included Alkesh Wadhwani, Director, Poverty Alleviation, India, BMGF, Roger, President, Global Growth & Opportunities, BMGF, and Hari…
Bhubaneswar: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Fellowships and Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 on Wednesday, recognizing outstanding contributions in various artistic categories. Notably, six artists from Odisha have been bestowed with these esteemed awards. In the dance category, distinguished…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approached the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking approval to introduce tigresses from other landscapes into the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with the aim of enhancing the genetic diversity of Royal Bengal Tigers. This move comes in response to the growing population of melanistic tigers, constituting 40% of the tigers…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated multiple projects totaling Rs 2200 crore in Balasore district on Wednesday, marking a significant stride towards the region’s comprehensive development. The Chief Minister also dedicated the Smriti Pith of eminent personalities Manmath Das and Manoj Das at Shankhari in the district. In a tribute to Manmath Das and…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar organized its first-ever CSR Conclave today, engaging participants from diverse sectors to discuss the collaborative approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Stakeholders from industry, NGOs, academia, and government agencies convened for detailed deliberations under the theme ‘Uniting for a Sustainable Impact.’ In his address, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director,…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC), the premier skill training facility under the Government of Odisha, has announced admissions for its March 2024 batch. The center is offering admission in seven advanced skill programs across two streams, welcoming students who have completed their +2 or 2-years ITI/3 years Diploma from any government or private institution….
Bhubaneswar: In line with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s vision for empowering Odisha’s youth, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, visited Khurdha and Begunia to oversee the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme. This initiative aims to support eligible PG and UG students from State government universities, government colleges, non-government aided, and unaided colleges. During the…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming General Election to Lok Sabha and Odisha Legislative Assembly in 2024, a State Level Coordination Meeting with various Enforcement Agencies was convened today under the leadership of Chief Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Jena, at the Lok Seva Bhawan Conference Room. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Jena underscored the importance of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing cricket infrastructure in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the redevelopment of the historic Barabati Cricket Stadium and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the VSS cricket stadium in Sambalpur. The Barabati stadium is set to undergo a transformation into a world-class sports complex, featuring modern…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, took to social media to announce a significant allocation of Rs. 718.26 crore for the widening and strengthening of the Daringbadi Ghat section on National Highway-59 in Odisha. The project, encompassing Kandhamal and Ganjam districts, falls under the Annual Plan for the fiscal year…
