Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today unveiled the state’s ambitious plan to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036, coinciding with the centenary of the state’s formation. The announcement was made at a state-level Consultative Workshop on ‘Vision Odisha 2036 and 2047’, held at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. At…
Bilaspur: In a landmark step towards enhancing affordable healthcare, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India, has inaugurated its fourth AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy. The new pharmacy, located at the Health Centre in SECL’s Indira Vihar Colony, Bilaspur, marks the 216th AMRIT pharmacy in India and makes…
Moka: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, visited the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) in Moka, Mauritius, today, reaffirming the strong cultural and developmental ties between India and Mauritius.
Puri: The scenic Chandrabhaga sea beach near the Ramachandi estuary turned into a cause of concern on Monday as thousands of rare Blue Button jellyfish were found washed ashore dead. The unusual sight drew locals and tourists, even as experts voiced alarm over the possible ecological implications. Marine scientists suggest that rising sea surface temperatures,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed a press conference in New Delhi today to provide details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on August 25, 2024. Joined by Union Minister of State Shri Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Chouhan announced that Prime Minister…
Much to the dismay of cricket fans all over the world, the India-England fifth test match that was scheduled to start today at Manchester, has been cancelled due to fear of further spread of Covid-19. The Indian team contingent has already been affected by the virus with head coach Ravi Shastri and several support staff…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, the Odisha government has ordered the closure of schools in 14 districts expected to be impacted by the severe storm. Schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Cuttack will remain closed from October 23 to 25, as per a notification issued…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of fire and emergency response systems during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting assessed the operations of the state’s fire services, emergency services, Home Guards and Civil Defence. Sudhanshu Shadangi, Director General of Police (Fire Services), presented…
Guyana: India entered the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after 10 years by defeating reigning champion England in the second semifinal on Thursday. They are all set to face first time finalist South Africa at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday.
Stavanger (Norway): In a thrilling conclusion to the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen secured yet another title on home soil after a dramatic final round saw reigning World Champion D. Gukesh falter under pressure. The result marked Carlsen’s sixth triumph at his signature event in Stavanger, reaffirming his enduring legacy in…
