New Delhi: The grand inauguration of the first-ever ‘Vividdhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan marked the commencement of a spectacular celebration showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Northeast India.
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing India’s logistics infrastructure, the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for the development of a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The agreement was formalized in the presence of…
New Delhi: The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has announced the notification of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a designated Tuna Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This strategic move aims to harness the region’s untapped marine resources, particularly its rich Tuna fisheries, for…
Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a thrilling finale at Rourkela’s iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Bargarh FC edged past Bhubaneswar FC with a 3–2 victory to lift the first-ever CM Trophy Under‑15 Football Championship, marking a new chapter in Odisha’s grassroots sports development. The month-long tournament, launched on January 16, is the state’s first grassroots-level U-15 football championship,…
Germany: A new Covid-19 variant, identified as XEC, has been reported in 27 countries, causing heightened concern among health experts and governments globally. The XEC variant, a hybrid of the earlier Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, was first detected in Germany in June 2024 and has since spread rapidly across Europe, North America, and Asia. Countries…
New Delhi: In a pioneering move, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two distinguished organizations, the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the Department of Posts (DoP), to escalate its voter outreach and awareness initiatives in anticipation of the upcoming General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024. This…
Bhubaneswar: The Energy Department, Government of Odisha, today announced the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025, a pioneering initiative to bring together national and international energy leaders, innovators, and policymakers to shape India’s sustainable energy future. The Summit will be held in Puri, Odisha, from December 5 to 7, 2025. The logo of GELS 2025,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich handloom tradition took centre stage on Friday as the State Government organised a special screening of the award-winning Odia feature film Mehermunda at the Odisha State Convention Centre, highlighting the resilience, artistry and cultural legacy of the State’s weaving community. The screening, organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, brought…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 continue to gather momentum as Phase 4 approaches, with a total of 1717 candidates set to vie for seats across 96 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) spread across 10 States and Union Territories (UTs). Following the closure of the nomination process on April 25, 2024, a staggering 4264 nominations were…
Bhubaneswar: After much awaiting, ‘Garuda’, Odisha’s first luxury houseboat finally sails and sets to give tourists the best experience of Barkul, Chilka lake. Launching the much awaited houseboat on Thursday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the initiative will certainly improve the tourism profile of Chilika lake and attract national and international tourists to this…
