Bhubaneswar: Taking a proactive stance on mitigating the escalating human-animal conflict, the Odisha Forest Department has launched a specialized training program for its personnel. The training focuses on equipping them with the skills to effectively utilize modern equipment, aiming to minimize instances of conflict. Currently, the training session is in progress at the Nandankanan Zoological…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward boosting women’s financial independence, the Odisha government has extended its interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups (SHGs), allowing eligible groups to borrow up to ₹10 lakh without paying any interest. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will see the scheme continue through the financial year…
Bhubaneswar: With the inauguration of the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (heritage corridor project) in Puri scheduled for Wednesday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended warm wishes to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and called upon them to dedicate themselves to the devotion of Lord Jagannath. In a video message on Monday,…
New Delhi: Renowned Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday. The 65-year-old actor and filmmaker will be honoured at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23. In its announcement, the Ministry said, “On the recommendation of…
New Delhi: The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has significantly enhanced its Learning Management System (LMS) by adding interactive and multilingual e-Learning courses in six additional official languages. This expansion brings the total number of languages supported by the platform to twelve, catering to a broad spectrum of users across India. Launched earlier this year, the GeM…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is determined to turn their fortunes around as they prepare to face Germany in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. With both teams struggling in the early stages of the tournament, these encounters will be crucial in shaping their standings. India began their campaign…
Bhubaneswar: Direct flights to operate from Bhubaneswar to Singapore and Bangkok from June 3. The Indigo airline has scheduled two flights a week to each destination from Biju Patnaik International Airport. The state government has agreed to bear the costs of unsold tickets, with total ticket costs estimated to be around Rs 120 crore per…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in the cooperative sector, the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, has successfully developed the National Cooperative Database (NCD).
New Delhi: The Indian government is taking significant steps to enhance women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields through the Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN) scheme, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha today. In a written response, Dr. Singh, who holds multiple key portfolios including Science and Technology,…
Gandhinagar: The vibrant city of Gandhinagar is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the prestigious 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism. This marks a significant milestone as Gujarat welcomes the Filmfare Awards for the first time, promising an unforgettable celebration of Indian cinema. The festivities kick off with a special…
