New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative, a pioneering effort to highlight the vast microbial diversity of India and its significance in environmental sustainability, agriculture, and human health. The program was unveiled by Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa and former…
New Delhi: In a significant move to support healthcare access and affordability, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced key proposals in the Union Budget 2025-26 regarding customs duty exemptions on life-saving drugs and medicines. During her budget speech in Parliament today, Sitharaman stated that the government aims to ease the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, is experiencing scorching temperatures as dry westerly winds sweep across the state, pushing mercury levels to unprecedented heights. Today, Bhubaneswar became the sixth hottest city in the Asian continent and emerged as the second hottest city in India. Over the past 24 hours, the temperature in Bhubaneswar surged by a…
New Delhi: The Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare (DA&FW) organized a pivotal workshop titled “Unleashing India’s Agribusiness Potential through Innovative Agri Value Chain Financing” in New Delhi. The event convened senior officials from the Government of India and State Governments, experts, and key stakeholders to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of agricultural financing. Highlighting…
New Delhi: Government eMarketplace (GeM), the innovative digital platform spearheaded by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has once again rewritten the record books by achieving a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs 3 lakh crore within the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.
Jagatsinghpur: Heritage in Jagatsinghpur is not confined to temples, manuscripts or stone sculptures—it lives on through people who quietly keep traditions, art and collective memory alive. Celebrating this spirit, the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) marked its first anniversary by honouring individuals and groups who have dedicated their lives to preserving the district’s cultural, spiritual and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 19th edition of the Toshali National Crafts Mela at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, highlighting the significance of handloom and handicrafts in preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister emphasized that handloom is not just a craft but an integral part of Odia…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has raised concerns over the inadequate supply of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs from the Central TB Division of the Government of India, impacting the implementation of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) in the state. In a letter addressed to Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, State Health Minister Niranjan Pujari highlighted the critical…
New Delhi: In an effort to revive and promote traditional sports, the Indian government’s Khelo India Scheme has been actively working to integrate rural and indigenous/tribal games into mainstream sports culture.
New Delhi: An Inter-Ministerial Meeting aimed at tackling the critical issue of crop residue burning was convened today, co-chaired by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav. The meeting brought together ministers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and the Government of…
