New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of Indian seaports, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines during a stakeholders meet aimed at implementing the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed at the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023).
Bhubaneswar: In a major move to accelerate Odisha’s urban transformation and strengthen its technological and educational landscape, the state Cabinet on Wednesday approved 13 key proposals across 11 departments during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Among the most prominent decisions was the green signal for the flagship ‘Samruddha Sahar’ scheme, a…
Bhubaneswar: In a special event marking the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi honoured sanitation workers of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) for their relentless efforts in keeping the city clean. The event, held at Swaminanathan Hall of the Odisha University of…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed heartfelt greetings to the nation on the commencement of the Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara, one of the largest tribal festivals in India.
New Delhi: In a major step towards expanding India’s space exploration capabilities, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). This mission aligns with the government’s vision of exploring planets beyond the Moon and Mars, with a focus on Venus, the closest planet to Earth. Venus offers…
New Delhi: Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), a prominent Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and India’s leading NBFC in the power sector, has announced the payment of Rs. 554 crores as the third Interim Dividend for the financial year 2023-24 to the Government of India, in addition to the previous dividends. The third Interim Dividend…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has intensified efforts to fast-track the approval and processing of forest diversion proposals for major infrastructure projects. In line with this, the third Monthly Coordination Meeting on expeditious processing of such proposals was held today under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, at the Home Department…
In a coordinated anti-narcotics operation at sea, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) joined forces with the Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to intercept a Pakistani vessel carrying a staggering 86 kg of narcotics, valued at approximately Rs 600 crore. The meticulously planned operation, executed on April 28, 2024, resulted in the apprehension…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate renewable energy adoption and decarbonizing the energy sector, the Government of Odisha is drafting the Odisha Pumped Storage Project (PSP) Policy 2025. The policy aims to attract investment in PSPs while creating a conducive ecosystem for clean energy development in the state. A key meeting was held today to discuss the draft…
With an aim to provide free treatment to those who can’t afford the expanse, Dr Shankar Ramchandani an assistant professor Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla in Sambalpur district started an initiative of One Rupee Clinic in 2021. Taking a step further, he has started another initiative of distributing medicines…
