Bhubaneswar: In response to rising concerns about price hikes on essential commodities in light of the impending Cyclone Dana, the Odisha state government has announced a dedicated toll-free telephone number for citizens to report unscrupulous traders. The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Department is encouraging people to lodge complaints by calling 0674-2396227. The FS&CW Department…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha approaching the Odisha coast, the Agriculture Department has gone into full preparedness mode to safeguard farmers and their crops. A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, to assess readiness and issue precautionary directives to field officials across the state. Dr….
Amritsar: In a significant display of cultural exchange and reverence, the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to India, Eric Garcetti, accompanied by his wife Amy Wakeland and a family member, paid a visit to the sacred Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar.
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has unveiled a special motorcycle patrolling team, named ‘Shakti Bahini’, aimed at enhancing the safety of women and children during the Dussehra festival in Odisha’s capital. The initiative was inaugurated by Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh, with Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pinak Mishra and other senior officials present at…
Bhubaneswar: In a major move towards enhancing urban mobility and sustainable development, Odisha is preparing to launch Odisha Yatri, a transformative mobility app designed to empower drivers and provide seamless travel experiences for citizens across the state. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of a ‘VIKSIT Odisha’ and aims to uplift the socio-economic conditions of…
Kolkata: Mumbai City FC will travel to Kolkata to take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium and will look for a different outcome than what they managed two weeks earlier when a defeat to the Mariners meant they had to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish milk procurement centres in every panchayat under the Kheera Dhara Mission, aimed at providing a convenient platform for farmers to sell milk locally. Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Gokulanand Mallik announced the initiative following a review meeting of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster youth empowerment in the state, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has approved revised funding of Rs. 315 crore for the NUA-O initiative. This initiative falls under the Integrated Youth Development Programme (IYDP) and is geared towards empowering the youth to realize their…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, announced today that 300 women scientists will be awarded research grants under the CSIR-ASPIRE scheme. This announcement was made during a review meeting of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The CSIR-ASPIRE scheme, launched on International Women’s Day…
New Delhi: The 9th Smart Cities India Expo, organized by the India Trade Promotions Organization (ITPO) and the Exhibitions India Group, is underway at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from January 17 to 19, 2024.
