Bhubaneswar: Following the successful observance of the Pani Panchayat fortnight in 117 divisions on January 16, the Pakhya has now advanced to its second phase, encompassing 30 districts across the state. The Pakhya serves as a platform to recognize the significant contributions of Pani Panchayats and farmers in the water sector, aiming to raise awareness…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, has emphasized the need for a more transparent and simplified paddy procurement process in Odisha. To ensure transparency and curb corruption, a third-party audit of the procurement process will be conducted. The announcement came during a high-level meeting on procurement…
New Delhi: The “e-mobility R&D Roadmap for India” report was officially launched today by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe. The comprehensive roadmap, developed after extensive horizon scanning of the global automotive sector, outlines a strategic plan to advance India’s position in the electric mobility…
New Delhi: India’s seafood exports reached an unprecedented volume during the financial year 2023-24, despite facing significant challenges in key export markets. The country exported 17,81,602 metric tons (MT) of seafood, valued at ₹60,523.89 crore (US$7.38 billion), marking a notable achievement for the industry. Frozen shrimp remained the top export item, both in terms of quantity…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing flood management and mitigation in India, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, released a pivotal publication titled ‘Assessment of Area Affected due to Floods in India,’ brought out by the Central Water Commission (CWC) in New Delhi today. The CWC, recognized as India’s premier technical organization…
Bhubaneswar:: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is set to felicitate the Indian men’s hockey team, which secured a bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, during a grand ceremony at the Lok Seva Bhavan’s Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Announcing the celebration at a press conference, Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj revealed that…
New Delhi: In a significant move to accelerate India’s energy transition, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have joined forces to establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET). This landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at a ceremony in Hyderabad,…
Cuttack: For the smooth vaccination of citizens aged above 70 years in Cuttack city, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) is starting doorstep vaccination and testing-on-wheel facilities from May 19. People can avail the facilities from 10 AM to 3 PM from Monday to Friday. One could make a request for the doorstep vaccination by dialing…
New Delhi: The 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated today with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the chief guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita also attended the event. In his address, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that handloom products are a core component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Be…
New Delhi: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, outlining a series of regulatory reforms aimed at fostering innovation, economic growth, and employment generation. The reforms are designed to modernize India’s regulatory framework, ensuring that regulations keep pace with technological advancements and global policy trends. A…
