As the looming threat of the Severe Cyclonic Storm “Michaung” intensifies, the coastal areas of South Andhra Pradesh, particularly between Nellore and Machilipatnam, including Bapatla, are bracing for impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected a landfall during the forenoon of 5th December, accompanied by maximum sustained wind speeds of 90-100 kmph and gusts…
Bhubaneswar: A green initiative unfolded in Bhubaneswar as Odisha Women in Media (OWM), comprising approximately 180 women journalists, teamed up with the Commissionerate Police for a seed ball-making and plantation drive at Chandaka Police Station. This collaborative effort, led by Commissioner of Police Soumendra Priyadarshi and Deputy Commissioner of Police Prateek Singh, signifies a collective…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert as Cyclonic Storm Michaung gains strength over the Bay of Bengal. Predicted to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5, the storm is anticipated to bring fierce winds with speeds reaching up to 100 kmph. Southern Odisha and the coastal regions are…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) on December 2. Gram Vikas has joined hands with ALT EFF to facilitate in-person screenings of documentaries and short films, showcasing a blend of Indian and international titles with a focus on environmental issues, conservation, and sustainability. The film festival…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has extended financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to each of the four Odia labourers who were recently rescued from a partially collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand. The labourers, Raju Nayak, Dhiren Nayak, Bisheshwar Nayak of Mayurbhanj, and Bhagaban Bhatra of Nabarangpur, were welcomed at the Chief Minister’s residence in Bhubaneswar….
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking achievement, Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, a native of Odisha currently serving in the Indian Air Force, has been appointed as India’s first woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC) from the Indian Armed Forces. Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati formally announced this historic appointment on Wednesday. The video of the Governor appointing Squadron Leader…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address emerging challenges and enhance the cinematic landscape, the Odisha Government is set to unveil a revamped film policy by March 2024. Principal Secretary of the Industries department, Hemant Sharma, made this announcement during a media briefing, highlighting the need for amendments to the existing Odisha State Film Policy-2019. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards financial inclusion, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ‘Ama Bank’ scheme aimed at providing banking services through CSP Plus outlets in all unbanked Gram Panchayats (GPs) across Odisha. Emphasizing the fundamental role of financial inclusion in societal and economic progress, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asserted that inclusive growth cannot…
Uttarakhand: A story of resilience and unwavering determination unfolded in Uttarakhand as all 41 labourers, trapped for 17 days in Silkyara tunnel, were successfully rescued. The jubilant scenes of reunions marked the end of a challenging and high-stakes rescue operation that captivated the nation. The ordeal began on November 15 when the labourers, working deep…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating the potential formation of a cyclonic storm named ‘Michaung’ over the southwest Bay of Bengal by December 1. Attributing the formation to a cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining South Thailand, a low-pressure area emerged over the South Andaman Sea…
