Bhubaneswar: With an aim to improve the nutrition status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and underweight children, the Odisha government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). Informing about the decision Chief Secretary PK Jena said that Rs 3,354.40 crore will be spent under the project which will be implemented in…
New Delhi: In anticipation of the upcoming budget, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal convened a productive pre-budget meeting today in New Delhi with a diverse array of stakeholders. The meeting aimed to foster open discussions and gather valuable insights from experts across various sectors. Highlighting the government’s commitment to collaboration, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, along with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members, paid heartfelt tributes to the late BJD leader and former MLA V. Sugnana Kumari Deo at the party office, “Sankha Bhawan.” The mortal remains of Sugnana Deo were flown from Chennai to Sankha Bhawan for the last rites. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, today unveiled the India Rankings 2024, an initiative under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) established by the Ministry of Education in 2015. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by prominent figures including Secretary of Higher Education, K. Sanjay Murthy, UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh…
Bhubaneswar: To promote financial literacy and enhancing career opportunities for students, the Odisha government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The agreement is aimed at embedding industry-relevant financial education into the state’s higher education system, with the goal of aligning academic learning with the…
The Canadian singer Justin Bieber is set to perform in India again. He will bring his Justice World Tour to New Delhi on 18 October. Known for his tracks like ‘Baby’, ‘Stay’, ‘Sorry’, ‘Ghost’, ‘Love Me’, ‘Lonely’ among others, Justin will tour over 30 countries playing more than 125 shows – from May 2022 through…
Puri: Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, embarked on a spiritual journey as he visited the sacred Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Sunday. Accompanied by his family members, Sawant paid his respects to the sibling deities at the 12th-century shrine. During his visit, Sawant expressed his joy at having the opportunity to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards bolstering the education sector, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 327 schools on Saturday that have undergone transformative changes across six districts. As part of the 5T Initiative by the Odisha government, these schools in Malkangiri, Balasore, Gajapati, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Cuttack have undergone comprehensive upgrades to provide a modern…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: In a moving tribute to one of India’s most revered freedom fighters and aviators, the Russian government has honoured Biju Patnaik for his valiant contributions during World War II. A special memorial plaque was unveiled in his honour at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday, marking 80 years since the Soviet…
Mumbai: At the crossroads of creativity and capital, WAVEX 2025—the flagship startup initiative of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES)—is fast becoming a beacon for India’s media and entertainment (M&E) innovators. Held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the platform has ignited new opportunities for startups by connecting them directly with investors, mentors, and…
