Dharamsala: India’s star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is all set to rejoin the squad ahead of the series-ending Test against England in Dharamsala. The final test of the series between India and England starts from March 7.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s long-term roadmap for growth and transformation took centre stage at the 2nd Regional Dialogue of the State Support Mission (SSM), held at YASHADA, Pune. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, delivered a virtual presentation on the theme “Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047: Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat.” The dialogue was…
New Delhi: In a major step towards ensuring healthcare for India’s elderly population, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved comprehensive health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This expansion will benefit approximately 6 crore senior citizens,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) today in New Delhi. In his speech, Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the significance of the rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution for minorities as the nation celebrates 75 years of the Constitution’s adoption. He…
Bhubaneswar: Sujata R. Karthikeyan, the Special Secretary of the Finance Department, has been granted a six-month leave to care for her minor daughter who is preparing for her Class X exams. The leave commenced on May 31, 2024, as per a notification issued by the General Administration (GA) department. The notification, citing Rule 18-D of…
Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process has gathered momentum across Odisha, with procurement operations currently underway in Bargarh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur and Sundargarh districts. The procurement is being carried out in phases as per decisions taken by the respective District Level Paddy Procurement Committees. So far, a total of 2,24,704 metric tonnes of paddy…
Bengaluru: Marking Global Wind Day 2025, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to clean energy, declaring wind power as the cornerstone of India’s renewable energy strategy. Addressing a stakeholders’ conference in Bengaluru, Joshi underscored the critical role wind energy plays in meeting India’s ambitious climate goals and driving…
New Delhi: Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has acknowledged for the first time that its Covid vaccine “can, in very rare cases, cause TTS” (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome). This admission was made in a legal document submitted to the High Court in February. The company stated in the document that TTS can occur even without vaccination and…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, today honored the remaining members of India’s Paralympic contingent upon their return from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The event, held in New Delhi, was a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the discontinuation of the Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha scheme, launched by the previous BJD administration, and will soon introduce a new initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students. Addressing the Odisha Assembly on Friday, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj revealed that the…
