Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support the livelihoods of marine fishermen during the fishing ban period imposed for Olive Ridley turtle conservation, Ranendra Prasad Swain, Minister of Agriculture & FE, and Fisheries & ARD, disbursed assistance to 15,037 fishermen families under the “Livelihood support to Marine fishermen during the Fishing ban period for Olive…
New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is making significant strides in its efforts to amplify India’s agricultural exports by implementing a range of strategic initiatives. The organization’s forward-thinking approach involves a paradigm shift towards diversifying the export basket, focusing on priority products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, processed foods, and animal products. The ultimate goal is to reduce dependence on a few products and ascend the value chain in the global market.
New Delhi: In a concerted effort to revolutionize Indian agriculture, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today virtually interacted with Agriculture Ministers from various states, urging their active participation in the upcoming ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, scheduled to take place nationwide from May 29 to June 12, 2025. The…
Bhubaneswar: The latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggests that Cyclone ‘Dana’, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall along the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapada and Dhamra in Bhadrak districts on the night of October 24. The Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan…
Mumbai: The third day of WAVES 2025 witnessed a high-energy and deeply insightful session titled “Taking Indian Music to New Heights”, where global music executives, policy experts, and celebrated artists came together to chart the future of Indian music in the global landscape. Bringing together stalwarts from Bollywood, international labels, tech-driven rights management, and music…
Bhubaneswar: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the establishment of a new campus for the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Khordha, Odisha. The decision was made official through a gazette notification issued on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in enhancing forensic education and research in the region. The new campus will be set up…
New Delhi: In alignment with its commitment to reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, India has positioned the Coal Sector at the forefront of energy conservation and efficiency measures.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has announced a cash prize of Rs 1.5 crore for Kishore Kumar Jena, the state’s exceptional javelin athlete, who secured a silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Kishore, boasting a personal best of 87.54m, has also earned qualification for the Paris Olympics. Kishore’s remarkable achievement…
New Delhi: As India braces itself for the next phase of the general elections, a total of 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread across 12 states are set to go to polls on April 26, 2024. To ensure the smooth conduct of elections and uphold the integrity of the electoral process, a comprehensive deployment of observers has…
Bhubaneswar: In a grand homecoming celebration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday honored Olympian hockey player Amit Rohidas at Lok Seva Bhavan following his return to the state. Rohidas, a key defender in the Indian hockey team, received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. During the felicitation…
