Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of Urban Development & Housing, and Commerce & Transport Departments, Usha Padhee, visited Keonjhar district today to review key urban development and transport-related works. Padhee began her visit with an on-ground inspection of Sponge Colony under Ward No. 9 of Keonjhar Municipality. The area has been facing persistent waterlogging and drainage issues…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, engaged in a meaningful interaction with scholars of five newly classified classical languages — Prakrit, Pali, Marathi, Bangla, and Assamese — at a special event today. The event saw the presence of Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman of the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti; M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of UGC; alongside…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India inaugurated its third two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme for the year, welcoming 100 university students from across the country. The students, selected from diverse academic disciplines, will participate in the internship to enhance their understanding of human rights and develop as future Human Rights Defenders. Inaugurating…
Gogamukh: Bolstering agricultural development in the North-Eastern region of India, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Arjun Munda, virtually inaugurated several key facilities at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in Dirpai Chapori, Gogamukh, Assam. The inauguration ceremony, held today, saw the presence of Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary, who also explored an exhibition stall showcasing agricultural innovations.
Bhubaneswar: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025, a nine-day celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, concluded today at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, achieving a record-breaking business turnover of ₹5 crore. The event, which provided a marketplace for over 300 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from all 30 districts, drew an overwhelming footfall of more than 9 lakh visitors, showcasing the economic…
Bhubaneswar: Hyderabad Toofans clinched third place in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a hard-fought 4–3 victory over HIL GC in a high-octane encounter at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Amandeep Lakra starred for the Toofans with a brace, scoring in the 30th and 53rd minutes, while Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob…
Ho Chi Minh City: The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, marking a spiritually significant moment in the lead-up to the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations being hosted by Vietnam from May 6 to 8, 2025. Accompanied by Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial expansion, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the establishment of a mega steel plant in Patna area of Keonjhar district, with an investment of ₹40,000 crore. The announcement was made during an event in Champua, Keonjhar, where the CM emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating industrial growth…
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster the rubber sector, the financial assistance under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector’ has been increased by 23%, reaching Rs 708.69 crore for the upcoming financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26. This substantial increase is aimed at supporting and promoting the sustainable growth of the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today emphasized the need for Odisha Police to adopt modern technology and enhance their capabilities to effectively tackle emerging criminal activities during the valedictory ceremony of the 69th Duty Meet in Cuttack. In his address, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the importance of staying ahead of criminals through technological advancements…
