New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen ties and enhance tourism cooperation between Russia and India, a high-profile Russian delegation, led by Evgeny Kozlov, First Deputy Head of the Office of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, engaged in discussions with Ms. Manisha Saxena, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism in India, earlier today.
Kochi: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Mrs. Shashi Tripathi, President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), made his maiden visit to the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi after assuming command of the Indian Navy. The visit was marked by significant engagements and interactions aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: The second day of the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival showcased a vibrant blend of conservation-focused tourism, community participation and cultural traditions, further strengthening Odisha’s model of eco-sensitive tourism. The festival is being jointly organised by the Department of Tourism and the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. Guided birdwatching programmes…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been awarded the First Rank in the Best State Category at the prestigious 5th National Water Awards, conferred by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, in recognition of the state’s outstanding work in water resources conservation and management. The award was received by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government,…
Bhubaneswar: A great opportunity for the transgender community of Odisha as now they can also be adorned with the uniform as sub inspectors and constables in Odisha Police. Odisha Police Recruitment Board has announced the recruitment of 477 posts of Sub- Inspector (SI) and 244 posts of Constable (Communication) in Signals Service and transgender candidates…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering industrial development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid foundation stones, and inaugurated several industrial units in Kalibeti near Khurda. The Chief Minister inaugurated the New Food Park established by IDCO at Khurda, aimed at attracting prominent companies like Pepsi, Nestle, Indo Nissin, and their ancillaries. Simultaneously, he laid the…
Bhubaneswar: To make Odisha anaemia free, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched AMLAN- Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan on Wednesday. The mission is expected to benefit over 1.37 Crore people in the state. It is a multipronged approach for accelerated reduction of anaemia among targeted groups. The programme will be carried out by several departments including Health…
Ajmer: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju today presented a sacred Chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the revered shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. The presentation was part of the annual Urs, a significant event that celebrates the teachings of the Sufi saint and serves as…
New Delhi: In a significant development for archival preservation, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private paper collection of the esteemed Late Rafi Ahmad Kidwai. This invaluable collection comprises original correspondences between Kidwai and eminent leaders such as Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon, among others. The papers…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today on the functions and infrastructure of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) at Krushi Bhavan. Singh Deo expressed his gratitude to all involved for the successful organization of the OUAT…
