New Delhi: The 6th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meeting concluded successfully at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The two-day meeting, co-chaired by Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, and Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia, saw participation from all 10 ASEAN…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC is delighted to announce the contract extension of captain Carlos Delgado, securing his presence with the club until 2026. The Spanish defender played a pivotal role in Odisha FC’s exceptional 2023-24 season, featuring in 37 matches across major competitions, including the Indian Super League (ISL), AFC Cup, and Kalinga Super Cup. Throughout…
Bhubaneswar: The ‘Valedictory Ceremony’ for the Induction Training Program of Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) probationers was held today at the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration. A total of 112 OAS Officer Trainees, who have undergone training at the academy over the past few months, participated in the ceremony. Manoj Ahuja, the Chief Secretary of Odisha, delivered…
New Delhi: A pivotal three-day workshop on Animal Infectious Disease Prioritization commenced today in New Delhi, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The workshop, inaugurated by Dr. Abhijit…
Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that his party will increase the reservation quota beyond 50 per cent if the party returns to power. He claimed the Congress is fighting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections to protect the rights of the citizens and reservation for ST/SC and OBC people in the constitution. “Congress…
Bhubaneswar: Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Hirli, has brought national acclaim to Odisha by securing the Second Position at the National Level Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Competition, held among nearly 200 EMRS institutions across the country. The competition was organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. The MYGS…
Fremantle, Australia: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed from Fremantle today at 8:30 AM IST (11:00 AM local time), embarking on the second leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II (NSP-II) expedition to Lyttelton, New Zealand. An enthusiastic crowd gathered to bid farewell to the intrepid crew, cheering for their safe and successful passage…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to accept the unconditional apology tendered by Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurveda MD Acharya Balkrishna in a case concerning misleading advertisements. In a strongly worded response, the court dismissed the apology, asserting that it was only issued because their “back is against the wall.” The justices highlighted…
Moscow: In a historic ceremony held at St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, bestowed Russia’s highest national honour, “The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle,” upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This prestigious award recognizes Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Russia….
Bhubaneswar, February 17, 2025: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 41,273 crore for education and skill development in the Annual Budget 2025-26, with a strong emphasis on school infrastructure, higher education, and vocational training. Key Budgetary Allocations for Education: School and Mass Education: Rs. 31,185 crore for infrastructure and academic improvement. Rs. 2,960 crore for…
