Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to agriculture and farmer welfare, the Odisha government has prioritized not only farmers’ livelihoods but also the education of their children. The CM-KISAN Yojana, an initiative under the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, is playing a crucial role in financially empowering the farming community. A key component of this initiative, the…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) inaugurated the “National Workshop on SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women – Launch of the 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign” at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi today. The event, chaired by Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Savitri Thakur, and attended by Secretary Anil…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s men’s and women’s hockey teams will travel to Malaysia to take part in an international tournament. The U-14 and U-17 men’s and women’s teams will participate in the 1st National Hockey Development Program (NHDP) international tournament to be held in Kuala Lumpur from November 26 to December 3. This is the first time…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been honored as the best state in India for road safety initiatives at the sixth edition of FICCI’s Road Safety Conclave held in New Delhi. The award was presented by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Transport Commissioner (Road Safety), received the accolade on…
New Delhi: In a significant acknowledgment of India’s rising global stature, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the nation’s achievements across various sectors at the inaugural “ET Government PSU Awards,” organized by the Economic Times. The event celebrated the pivotal role of Public Sector Units (PSUs) in propelling India’s economic growth and development. “India today excels…
Bhubaneswar: In a society where the final rites of the departed are sometimes neglected, a group of extraordinary women has emerged, determined to provide solace and dignity to the unclaimed bodies. Led by Madhusmita, these courageous individuals have embarked on a mission to cremate the forgotten dead with utmost respect and compassion. Inspired by her…
Patna: India has intensified security measures along the Indo-Nepal border as violent protests and political turmoil sweep across Kathmandu, leaving the neighbouring nation in crisis. Check posts have been torched on the Nepal side, movement has been curbed, and thousands of people are stranded along the frontier. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans have been deployed…
Bhubaneswar: As per the latest information released by the Indian Meteorological Department on Monday, a low-pressure area has been formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea. The system is likely to intensify into a depression on May 9 and further into a cyclonic storm over the southeast Bay of Bengal…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its push toward data-driven development and seamless infrastructure planning, the Odisha Government today entered into a strategic partnership with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N). The collaboration, formalised through an MoU signed by the Commerce & Transport Department, will support the creation of a comprehensive Odisha State Master Plan…
As Cyclone Dana is forecast to make landfall along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha on October 24-25, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region (North-East) has implemented a series of preventive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property at sea. With the cyclone intensifying, the ICG has been closely monitoring the…
