Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has inaugurated the International Conference titled “Hunger-Free World: Professor M.S. Swaminathan’s Vision for an Evergreen Revolution” at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai. Held on August 7th and 8th, the conference is dedicated to celebrating the transformative work of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, a key…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, conducted a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress and activities of the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO). The session, held at Kharabela Bhawan, was centered on WATCO’s mission to provide safe and hygienic drinking water and to ensure the timely completion of ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity, the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) department has partnered with the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) to advance sign language education across Odisha. This initiative aims to train 100 proficient sign language interpreters, and provide instruction to…
Bhubaneswar: Under the direction of Prime Minister, NITI Aayog has pledged its support to Odisha in crafting a Vision Document aimed at achieving a prosperous Bikasita Odisha. The CEO of NITI Aayog, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lokseva Bhawan to discuss this grand strategy.
Bhubaneswar: The 40th Sub Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Nationals were officially declared open today at the Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Stadium, marking the beginning of a six-day competition from August 6 to 11.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the prestigious 40th Sub Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Nationals Championship 2024 at the state-of-the-art aquatic center at Kalinga Stadium from 6-11 August. Over 1000 participants will compete for medals and aim to set new records during the six-day event. This championship is crucial for swimmers as it…
Bhubaneswar: In May 2023, Karama Muduli, a girl of primitive Bonda tribe of Bondaghat in Malkangiri district was in news for spending her summer vacation working as a daily wage labourer in the scorching sun to meet her education cost as her parents, who also work as daily wagers, were unable to afford her education….
New Delhi: The State of Odisha has garnered Rs. 3881.796 crore in coal royalties for the financial year 2023-24, according to provisional data. This substantial revenue is a result of the 14% ad-valorem royalty rate on coal, which has remained unchanged since its establishment by the notification dated May 10, 2012. The steady royalty rate…
Paris: Seasoned defender Amit Rohidas has been suspended for one match at the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey tournament, resulting in his absence from India’s semifinal match against Germany, scheduled on Tuesday. This suspension follows Rohidas’ receipt of a red card during the quarter-final match against Great Britain on Sunday. “Amit Rohidas was suspended for one…
Bhubaneswar: To promote the use of the Odia language and enhance agricultural oversight, a high-level meeting of senior officers was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Administrative Secretary. The meeting focused on several key directives aimed at improving administrative efficiency and ensuring the welfare of farmers. One of the major directives issued was the…
