Tigress ‘Zeenat’ Roams Jharkhand Forests After Release in Similipal

Bhubaneswar: The three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat,’ relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve, has been spotted roaming in the forests of neighboring Jharkhand. The information was shared by Baripada RCCF (Regional Chief Conservator of Forests) Prakash Chand Gogineni on Monday. Speaking to the media, Gogineni confirmed that the tigress’s movements are under close surveillance. “Our…

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ST/SC Dept issues guidelines for ‘Parents as Partners’ forum for Residential schools in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The ST&SC Development Department has issued new guidelines to encourage parents to participate in their children’s education in residential schools. The guidelines emphasize the importance of Parents as Partners (PaP) in school activities, particularly in residential schools where children stay for almost 10 months of the year. According to the new guidelines, parents’ participation…

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India Hosts 3rd Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade Agreement Joint Committee for Review

New Delhi: India hosted the 3rd meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee from February 16-19, 2024, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. Co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India, and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade…

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Raj Bhavan Hosts Grand Celebrations for Arunachal Pradesh & Mizoram Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar: The Foundation Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram were marked with grandeur at Raj Bhavan’s New Abhishek Hall, where Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati highlighted the rich traditions, art, and cultural heritage of the North-East. Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasized the role of such celebrations in strengthening Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, fostering…

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Tribal Girls Shine as AJSA India Champions League Transforms Rural Sports in Odisha

Bolangir: What began as a grassroots football tournament in the heart of western Odisha turned into a historic celebration of inclusion and aspiration, as tribal children—many playing their first-ever competitive match—lit up the field during the AJSA India Champions League 2025. Organised by AJSA India in partnership with the FIFA Foundation, the three-day event at…

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TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum Auction in High-Frequency Bands

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a significant step towards advancing India’s telecom infrastructure by releasing a Consultation Paper on the auction of spectrum in the 37-37.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz, and 42.5-43.5 GHz bands, identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), on April 4, 2024. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had…

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Digital India Innovation Zone Showcased at India Mobile Congress 2024

New Delhi: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has set up a Digital India Innovation Zone at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. The pavilion offers delegates hands-on experience with India’s cutting-edge Digital Public Infrastructure (DPIs), showcasing innovations in digital governance and technology. Prime Minister Narendra…

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