Odisha Honours International Medal Winners, Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Excellence

Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of sporting excellence and international achievement, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday felicitated four outstanding athletes from Odisha for their remarkable performances on the global stage, underscoring the State’s growing stature in competitive sports. The athletes were honoured with cash incentives in recognition of their dedication, discipline and…

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CM Majhi Directs Strict Monitoring of Fertiliser Distribution in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all District Collectors to keep a close watch on the fertiliser distribution system through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS) to ensure timely and transparent delivery to farmers. The directive came during a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, where the…

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Odisha Govt to Distribute Free Mahaprasad at Puri Jagannath Temple, Says Law Minister

Puri: In a significant announcement, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated on Sunday that the state government will soon begin distributing free Mahaprasad to devotees at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple. This initiative aims to cater to the large number of pilgrims visiting the temple daily, with the government allocating an estimated budget of Rs…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Chairs Stakeholder Consultation to Enhance PESO Efficiency

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired a pivotal Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi yesterday, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). The consultation, convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to solicit insights and feedback from leaders in…

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Odisha Likely to Experience Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall in 2024: IMD

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted below-normal rainfall for Odisha during the upcoming Monsoon Season 2024, according to an announcement made on Monday. While the IMD predicts above-normal rainfall for the country as a whole during the South-West Monsoon season, Odisha is anticipated to receive normal or below-normal rainfall in certain regions, as…

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Technology Development Board and Partners Launch Groundbreaking Healthcare Innovation Project

New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aimed at driving healthcare innovation, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has forged a partnership with M/s Peptris Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and the Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR), Bengaluru. The agreement, inked on March 18th, heralds a new era of collaborative research in the healthcare sector. Under this agreement,…

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Community Seed Festival in Nayagarh Promotes Organic Farming and Biodiversity Conservation

Nayagarh: A significant event for local farmers, the Community Seed Festival took place at Mantukhaman village under Beruhanbari Gram Panchayat in Nuagaon Block, Nayagarh. Organized by Sambhav in collaboration with a women farmers’ group, the festival brought together a wide array of community members, environmentalists, and agriculture advocates to reinforce the importance of sustainable farming…

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