Bhubaneswar: To enhance public transport infrastructure and improve connectivity across Odisha, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today launched 13 new bus services on nine routes. The initiative was inaugurated by Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce & Transport, through a virtual conference held at Kharavela Bhawan. The launch event witnessed the participation of…
Shillong: In a major boost to agricultural and technological development in the Northeast, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the expansion of the Mission Saffron initiative, which has successfully introduced saffron cultivation in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. Large-scale farming is now underway in Menchukha (Arunachal Pradesh)…
Nayagarh: A health camp focused on cancer awareness and palliative care was successfully organized at the Sambhav campus in Rohibanka, Odogaon, Nayagarh. The event, held with the support of IMS & SUM-2 Hospital, Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust, and SEEDS India, saw an overwhelming response with 272 registrations. The camp was attended by eight doctors,…
Dwarka: The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), marked a significant milestone at the 18th NCB International Conference and Exhibition on Cement and Concrete held at Yashobhoomi, IICC Dwarka. During the event, two important Memorandums of Understanding…
Dhenkanal: The 21st edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 80 heritage lovers across Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: With the fourth and final phase of polling in Odisha set for June 1 (Saturday), the Odisha Police have implemented extensive security measures to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. In this phase, six Parliamentary constituencies—Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur—and 42 Assembly constituencies will head to the polls. Odisha DGP Arun…
New Delhi: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, hosted the fourth edition of Lineman Diwas in New Delhi today, a celebration dedicated to recognizing and honoring the unwavering dedication of linemen and ground maintenance staff across the nation’s power sector.
Kuno National Park: To foster community engagement and conservation efforts, Cheetah Mitras, a dedicated workforce of over 350 individuals from the fringe villages of Kuno, were provided with bicycles by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav.
New York: The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is set to host a significant side event titled “Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way” on May 3rd, 2024, during the 57th Session…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27, tabled in the Lok Sabha today, has accorded the highest-ever annual budgetary support of ₹2,761.80 crore to the fisheries sector, underlining the Government’s strong focus on strengthening livelihoods, boosting exports and promoting sustainable growth in India’s blue economy. Out of the total allocation, ₹2,530 crore has been earmarked for…
