Odisha Govt to Construct Roads to Remote Villages for Improved Medical Access

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to extend medical services to remote corners of Odisha, the state government has announced the construction of black-topped roads to villages with populations exceeding 100. This initiative aims to ensure that essential medical services reach even the most isolated communities. Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Rabi Narayan Nayak, made…

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Odisha Sets Sights on Becoming India’s Leading Aviation Hub with Focus on MRO Development

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant step toward positioning itself as a key aviation hub in India, with an emphasis on developing world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. A high-level stakeholder consultation was held today by the Commerce and Transport Department under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. This initiative aligns with…

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National Committee of Archivists Concludes 47th Meeting, Emphasizes Digitalization and Collaboration

Srinagar: The 47th Meeting of the National Committee of Archivists (NCA) concluded its two-day session at the Sher-e Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on March 19, 2024. Delegates from across various states and union territories of India convened to discuss strategies for revitalizing archives administration and records management systems. Delegates from Delhi, Goa, Gujarat,…

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India’s First Fashion Forecasting Initiative ‘VisioNxt’ Launched

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move for the Indian fashion industry, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative,’ a bilingual web portal and India-specific Fashion Trend Book titled Paridhi 24×25. The launch took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and…

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Odisha Clinches Double Title at 69th SGFI Rugby Championship Under-14 Events

Bhubaneswar: Odisha showcased its rising dominance in school sports by emerging as the champion in both boys’ and girls’ Under-14 categories at the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26, held at Kalinga Stadium. The state secured top honours in both categories, while Bihar finished as runner-up and Maharashtra claimed third…

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates SARAS Ajeevika Mela 2025

Noida: Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the SARAS Ajeevika Mela 2025 at Noida Haat, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today. The event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, who highlighted the Mela’s crucial role in empowering rural women entrepreneurs and promoting…

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MALABAR 2024: Opening Ceremony Marks a Significant Milestone in Multinational Maritime Collaboration

Visakhapatnam: The Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024, under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, took place onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura on October 9, 2024. This 28th edition of the multi-national maritime exercise, which commenced on October 8, will run until October 18, 2024. Originally initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India…

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