New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the financial year 2025-26. The subsidy, available for up to nine refills per year (proportionately adjusted for 5 kg cylinders), will involve…
Jamshedpur: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, inaugurated the resumption of operations at the Surda Copper Mine today, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts toward self-reliance in copper production. The event was attended by several key dignitaries, including Ramdas Soren, Jharkhand’s Minister of Water Resources, Higher Education, and Technical…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, today unveiled the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India during an event at the Indian Aviation Academy. The launch of these guidelines marks a significant step in integrating seaplane operations into the country’s aviation sector, with the aim of boosting connectivity, creating jobs, and promoting…
Bhubaneswar: Junior doctors in Odisha have decided to end their strike and return to their duties by midnight today, following a commitment from the State government to implement a new policy aimed at ensuring a safe work environment in healthcare facilities. The resolution came after a meeting led by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Health and Family Welfare…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha won the Global Planet Purpose Award for its satellite image-based validation of paddy crop system. The award was given to Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Electronics & Information Technology Department at the Planet Explore 2023-Transparency to Action Conference held in Washington DC, USA. Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Electronics & Information…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police 2023 at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur on 6th-7th January, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take centre stage in Indian rugby as the iconic Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, prepares to host the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships for Under-15 boys and girls in January 2026. The championship, organised by Rugby India in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, the Department of Sports & Youth Services…
Ahmedabad: In a significant move towards fostering comprehensive development, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated various developmental projects in Ahmedabad today.
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Habitats Trust and HCL Foundation. The partnership, formalized at the ICG Headquarters in New Delhi, focuses on strengthening marine conservation through key initiatives aimed at tackling environmental threats and preserving biodiversity. The MoU was signed by Inspector General Anupam…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce cancer risks linked to chemical pesticide and fertilizer use, the Odisha government has launched the Odisha Balabhadra Jaivik Chasa Mission to promote organic farming and encourage sustainable agricultural practices. Citing alarming health concerns, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan informed the Assembly that the excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers…
