Wayanad (Kerala): Rescue and relief operations continued on a war footing at the landslide-devastated areas of four villages in Kerala’s Wayanad on Wednesday, with 94 more bodies recovered, taking the death toll to 245, in one of the worst disasters to hit the state, with 240 other people still missing, even as a war of words…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: In a major breakthrough for women’s healthcare, a vaccine to combat cancers affecting women will be available in the next five to six months, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on Tuesday. The vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 16 years, marking a significant step in cancer prevention and women’s health…
New Delhi: Congress MP from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, formally entered the electoral fray on Wednesday by filing his nomination papers for the upcoming general elections. In accordance with the election process, Gandhi disclosed his assets, revealing a total worth exceeding Rs 20 crore. According to the affidavit filed from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi’s assets comprise movable…
New Delhi: Three newly elected members of Parliament from Odisha have been included in the union cabinet. Dharmendra Pradhan, who won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Odisha’s Sambalpur constituency, was on Sunday sworn in as a minister in Narendra Modi’s 3.0 Union Cabinet. Pradhan was the 10th minister, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to diversify and boost agricultural income while promoting sustainable practices, coffee cultivation is set to become a major commercial crop in Odisha. The state, blessed with conducive agro-climatic conditions, sees coffee as a lucrative alternative to traditional cropping methods, particularly in tribal areas. The “Coffee Plantation for Sustainable Livelihoods (CPSL)” scheme…
New Delhi: In a proactive move towards ensuring the safety and empowerment of women employees, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) conducted a comprehensive session led by Joint Secretary Anuradha S. Chagti, Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee. The session, held at the Vigyan Bhawan Annexe complex, focused on addressing women-related issues…
Muara, Brunei: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara Port, Brunei, as part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet operational deployment to the South China Sea. The visit underscored India’s commitment to strengthening relations with Brunei and enhancing maritime cooperation between the two nations. The port call featured a series of professional interactions, cross-deck visits,…
Muscat: In a thrilling and action-packed semifinal, the Indian hockey team emerged victorious, securing a spot in the final of the Hockey 5s World Cup.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a series of ambitious initiatives as part of its Rs 2.65 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at driving inclusive development across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, announced that the development of farmers, women, youth, and poor people has…
Bhubaneswar: In under a month since assuming charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has set the election machinery in motion with a focus on voter participation and an enhanced…
