Bhubaneswar: With monsoon season approaching and cases of diarrhoea emerging in several regions, the Odisha government has intensified its disease prevention and control measures. A high-level review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday under the chairmanship of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling to assess preparedness and direct urgent actions…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in collaboration with the National Housing Bank (NHB), hosted a national workshop in New Delhi today to discuss the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) and its Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS) vertical. The event, attended by more than 250 representatives from banks, housing finance…
Bhubaneswar: During a two-day visit to Odisha, Dr. Vinod R. Rao, IAS, Secretary of the Labour, Skill Development, and Employment Department of the Government of Gujarat, toured the World Skill Center (WSC) on Monday. His visit included an exploration of the center’s state-of-the-art laboratories and interactions with students about the advanced skill courses offered at…
Tezpur: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, graced the 13th Triennial Bathou Mahasabha Conference in Tezpur, Assam, where he highlighted the significance of the Bathou religion and commended the efforts towards resolving the Bodoland problem in the Northeast
Chennai; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released a commemorative coin today to mark the birth centenary of former five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, during an event in Chennai. Describing Karunanidhi as one of the most revered leaders in Indian history, Shri Rajnath Singh lauded his contributions to Indian politics, social justice, and…
Udala: The Odisha Police is on a mission to educate and empower the public against the perils of cybercrime. In this pursuit, they’ve kicked off the Cyber Safety Campaign 2023, and it’s making its way through the districts. Recently, a special event marked the start of this campaign in Udala, Mayurbhanj’s Kaptipada Sub-Division. The event…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik has voiced serious concerns over the recent reports of social unrest in various parts of Odisha, urging the government to take immediate and comprehensive steps to protect the lives and property of citizens from all walks of life. In a statement, Naveen Patnaik…
New Delhi: In a stellar display of prowess, the Indian Davis Cup team continued their unblemished record against Pakistan by securing victories in both singles matches on Saturday, achieving an overall record of 8-0 in Davis Cup clashes between the two nations. The Indian doubles pair, comprising Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri, showcased exceptional skills…
Bhubaneswar: Bangalore-based Odia designer Sujit Meher who has been promoting Odisha handloom with various designer garments, has been awarded with the ‘Best Designer For Social Impact’ award from Star India. The award ceremony was scheduled to be held in April in Mumbai, however due to the pandemic ceremony was held virtually recently. Overwhelmed on being…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Saturday that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will be renamed as ‘Ama Bus’. The decision aims to create a more inclusive and community-driven image for the transport network. According to the minister, the change was made to shed the perception of exclusivity associated with ‘Mo…
