New Delhi: India’s mineral production witnessed a substantial surge in February 2024, with the index reaching 139.6, marking an impressive 8.0% increase compared to the same period last year. The cumulative growth for the 11-month period of April to February in FY24 also saw a significant rise, standing at 8.2% over the corresponding period of…
Wayanad, Kerala: In the aftermath of the devastating landslide that recently struck Wayanad, Kerala, the Indian Air Force (IAF) swiftly initiated rescue and relief operations on the early morning of July 30, 2024. Coordinating efforts with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state administration, the IAF has been instrumental in providing critical aid and…
Paris: In a thrilling showdown on Day 5 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Suhas Yathiraj has secured a silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 category, adding another accolade to India’s impressive medal tally.
New Delhi: The High Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election, chaired by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, engaged in personal interactions with representatives of three prominent political parties to discuss the prospect of holding simultaneous elections in the country.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik celebrated Odisha’s hockey champions, Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka, for their exceptional achievements at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Amit Rohidas received a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for the gold medal, while Deep Grace Ekka was honored with a Rs 50 lakh cash prize for the bronze. Both…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to reopen educational institutions in the state from Class VIII onwards from February 7. This was informed by Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra today. As the state is witnessing a decrease in the number of Covid cases, Mahapatra informed that the decision to reopen schools, colleges and other educational…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced proactive measures to address grievances related to paddy procurement for the ongoing Kharif season. In a bid to ensure smooth transactions for registered farmers, nodal officers have been deployed across districts to expedite redressal of complaints. Farmers can now access information about token numbers and the receipt of Minimum…
Bhubaneswar: During a ceremony held at the Tennis Centre, Kalinga Sports Complex, athletes from Odisha were bestowed with special cash awards for their remarkable achievements across a multitude of sporting disciplines. The event, which took place on Thursday, saw a total of Rs 56,93,000 being awarded to recipients who clinched a staggering 269 medals. Distinguished…
New Delhi: A vibrant showcase of environmental awareness and sustainable practices took center stage at India Gate during a two-day national exhibition and programme focusing on the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) themes.
Sundargarh: Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department and Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhee undertook a two-day visit to Sundargarh district to review the progress and implementation of various development projects and welfare schemes. During the visit, the Principal Secretary inspected multiple locations across the district, interacted with beneficiaries and officials,…
