Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major leap towards emerging as a leading adventure tourism destination in eastern India with the launch of the ‘Go-Adventure’ portal and the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday. The initiatives were unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at a programme held at Lok Seva Bhavan. Along…
Bhubaneswar: Amid a sharp rise in forest fires due to soaring temperatures, Reliance Foundation has launched a collaborative initiative with the Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, local communities, and NGOs to bolster forest fire prevention and mitigation efforts across the state. According to the Forest Survey of India (2021), Odisha’s forest cover spans…
Bhubaneswar: A team from the Cuttack Chapter of the Indian National Trust For Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has made a significant discovery of the remnants of a Buddhist site near Ganeswarapur village in Tangi Tehsil of Cuttack district. The site, featuring scattered Buddhist archaeological remains, was found near a small mound within a rice…
Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police have announced several traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to launch the Mohan Majhi government’s flagship Subhadra Yojana at Janata Maidan. The restrictions will be in place from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 17, and will affect several key routes…
Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In a move towards environmental conservation, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting saplings at the BSF campus in Indore. This ambitious drive aims to plant 11 lakh trees in a single day, contributing to a larger goal of planting…
In a thrilling encounter that kept the Holi-day crowd on the edge of their seats, Virat Kohli’s masterful half-century guided the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a nail-biting four-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in Monday’s IPL match. Facing a target of 177 runs on a challenging pitch, Kohli’s innings of 77 runs off 49…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics during his Mann Ki Baat address today. Acknowledging the athletes’ dedication and preparation since their impressive performance in Tokyo, he expressed confidence in their potential to excel on the global stage once again. Highlighting the athletes’…
Bhubaneswar Ganeshram Singh Khuntia, Minister of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, underscored the government’s commitment to preserving Odisha’s natural heritage and integrating public participation in environmental conservation efforts. In a review meeting held at the Department of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change headquarters in Kharveh Bhawan, Minister Singh Khuntia emphasized the pivotal role of nature in…
New Delhi: In a significant step to enhance workplace health facilities, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated a new Medical Inspection Room at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan via online mode. The facility, aimed at providing emergency medical support, will be accessible to all personnel from organizations housed within the building, including the Ministry of…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the 237th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), in New Delhi today. The meeting witnessed several significant decisions aimed at enhancing benefits for EPF members and ensuring greater financial security for workers….
