Bhubaneswar: The 16th Finance Commission, currently on a four-day visit to Odisha, arrived in Bhubaneswar today for an insightful tour of the state’s cultural heritage and sports infrastructure. The Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, visited the Odisha State Tribal Museum and Kalinga Stadium in the afternoon. At the Odisha State Tribal Museum, the…
Rourkela: Soorma Hockey Club clinched a hard-fought 4-3 victory against the Kalinga Lancers in an electrifying Hero Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Sunday. The game was marked by stellar goalkeeping from Vincent Vanasch, who played a pivotal role in securing the win for Soorma. The intense match saw Jeremy…
New Delhi: In a remarkable display of unity and wellness, eight lakh National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets across India celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga by participating in yoga sessions organized by the NCC. These sessions took place at schools, colleges, and iconic locations throughout the country, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm for this ancient…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai today, emphasizing India’s strides in the fintech sector. Organized by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Fintech Convergence Council, GFF 2024 aims to showcase the country’s fintech innovations and bring together key industry stakeholders.
New Delhi: In a significant step to enhance workplace health facilities, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated a new Medical Inspection Room at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan via online mode. The facility, aimed at providing emergency medical support, will be accessible to all personnel from organizations housed within the building, including the Ministry of…
Keonjhar: As part of her ongoing visit to Keonjhar district, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Anu Garg, conducted an on-site review of the Anandapur Barrage Project, one of Odisha’s most ambitious irrigation initiatives. The inspection focused on the progress of the project’s two major canal systems and aimed…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to host the inaugural edition BWF Odisha Open 2022, an international badminton tournament which will witness over 300 players from 18 countries vie for the top honours. The BWF Super 100 tournament will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack from 25 to 30 January. However, the…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) organised a special vaccination camp for food delivery agents of Swiggy and Zomato in the city on Friday. The special drive has been initiated to make home deliveries safe for citizens. Around 1200 delivery boys of Swiggy will be vaccinated on Friday and Saturday. The vaccination of Zomato will begin…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet has officially approved the launch of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana (MKY), a comprehensive state sector umbrella scheme designed to enhance milk production across the state. The initiative will span five years, from the Financial Year 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a substantial budgetary outlay of ₹1,423.47 crore. The MKY encompasses various…
New Delhi: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – National Physical Laboratory (NPL) hosted a three-day workshop on the AEISS (Artificial Intelligence and Electronics for Sustainable Societies) theme from August 2nd to 4th at the NPL campus. This event was part of CSIR’s ‘One Week One Theme’ initiative and saw participation from labs…
