New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, underscored the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India’s economic growth at the 10th India International MSME Startup Expo & Summit 2024 held in New Delhi today. He emphasized that MSMEs should not be seen as mere small enterprises but as a…
Patna: A relentless spell of heavy rains has plunged large parts of Bihar into a severe flood crisis, with the Ganga River and its tributaries spilling over and inundating dozens of towns and villages. As rising water levels threaten lives and livelihoods, the state government has launched large-scale evacuation efforts amid a worsening humanitarian emergency….
Bhubaneswar: Sunil Chettri lead Indian team wins the Hero Intercontinental Cup held at Kalinga Stadium today. The Blue Tigers defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the finals. Both the teams gave a tough fight and in the first none could score. In the second half, the Indian team made a lead with 2 scores, while Lebanon struggled…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Steel today organized a National Workshop on “Forging Sustainability in the Steel Sector” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop aimed to promote sustainable practices within the steel industry, engaging stakeholders on critical issues such as emerging technologies and tools to mitigate environmental challenges. The inaugural session was graced by…
Bhubaneswar: The Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2026 began across Odisha on Wednesday, with over 5.6 lakh students appearing under elaborate administrative and security arrangements to ensure a smooth, fair and transparent conduct. Organised by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, the examination will continue till March 2. On the first day, School…
New Delhi: India’s para-badminton stars, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, demonstrated their exceptional prowess by securing spots in the semifinals of the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, currently underway in Thailand. Pramod Bhagat, the Tokyo Paralympic Games Gold Medallist and Padma Awardee, showcased his dominance in the quarterfinals against France’s Mathieu Thomas. The match, lasting…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast predicting moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain in several districts of Odisha from Tuesday to Thursday. According to the mid-day bulletin released on Monday by the regional center of IMD, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary…
Dhenkanal: The 19th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) took participants on an enriching journey to the Dhunighar Monastery in Ranjagola village on Sunday, with 45 heritage enthusiasts joining the exploration. Situated in the Hindol sub-division under Balimi police limits, the Dhunighar Monastery stands as a serene testament to history, spirituality, and legends amidst…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), under the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to begin accepting applications for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 [PMAY(U) 2.0]. The new phase marks a significant shift, as applications will now be accepted exclusively online through…
Mumbai: In a significant step toward advancing India’s creative economy and fostering world-class talent in the media and entertainment industry, the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. (MFSCDCL), and the Indian Institute of Creative…
