Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing activities and key programmes of the department at Lokseva Bhawan, with a special focus on paddy procurement and farmer welfare measures. The review meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing…
Indian cricket team registered their second win in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 held in Sydney by convincingly beating The Netherlands. Pakistan, on the other hand, met with a shock defeat against Zimbabwe making it two consecutive last ball losses in the tournament. In another match of Super 12 Group-2, South Africa,…
Mumbai: One of the greatest players the sport has ever seen, Sachin Tendulkar was on Saturday conferred the prestigious Col C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the top accolade in Indian cricket, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a stellar career during which he has set a plethora of records. Tendulkar,…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to address delays in the promotion of the Odisha Medical Education Service (OMES) cadre, the Odisha state government has introduced the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme. The Health and Family Welfare department announced this implementation in a notification released on Friday. To motivate and enhance commitment among members of…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s industrial landscape, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a National Manufacturing Mission while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today. The initiative will support small, medium, and large industries, providing a comprehensive policy framework, execution roadmap, and governance structure for both central…
New Delhi: The Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd, popularly known as ‘The Cottage,’ marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a unique exhibition featuring works by National and State Award-winning women artisans. The event, held at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, was inaugurated on March 8 by Katyayani Sanjay Bhatia, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Revenue, Ministry of…
Tokyo: Japan achieved a significant milestone in space exploration as its lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon’s surface, making it the fifth country in the world to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of the U.S., Russia, China, and India. Officials from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) expressed optimism about the Smart…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday released 55 literary works in classical Indian languages at a function held in New Delhi, reaffirming the Government of India’s commitment to preserving and promoting the country’s rich linguistic and literary heritage. The releases include 41 books developed by the Centres of Excellence for Classical…
Jharsuguda: IndiGo has announced the commencement of daily direct flights between Delhi and Jharsuguda, Odisha, starting May 15, 2024. This new service aims to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate seamless travel between the emerging industrial hub of Jharsuguda and the capital city of India. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, expressed his enthusiasm,…
New Delhi: India and Slovenia have taken a major step towards enhancing their scientific and technological collaboration with the finalization of the Programme of Cooperation (PoC) for the period 2024–2029. The PoC, which was discussed and agreed upon during a meeting between Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh and Slovenian…
