Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is taking strong steps to ensure safer and more respectful work environments for all employees, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Monday. She was addressing a large gathering of government staff at an orientation programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 —…
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…
Dasapalla: In an effort to conserve and promote among farmers the cultivation of indigenous seeds, a two-day ‘Community Seed Festival’ was held at Bidapaju village in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District. Amidst the sounds of drum beating and dancing, a unique procession was held where women from several villages brought in decorated earthen pots…
Cuttack: Cricket enthusiasts can now enjoy the upcoming India vs England ODI at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9, 2025, at reduced ticket prices, following a decision made by the Odisha government. The price revisions were finalized during a meeting between the Sports Department and senior officials of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) at…
New Delhi: The government plans to put up another 20-odd critical mineral blocks for auction in the next round by the end of June, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines VL Kantha Rao said on Monday. He also said that the result of the auction process of seven critical mineral blocks held recently was being…
New Delhi: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), recently organized a two-day regional workshop to discuss strategies for improving food, nutrition, health, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) outcomes for over 9.98 crore members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their households across India. The workshop brought together 17 State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) and various stakeholders.
Udaipur: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Government of India, inaugurated its Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, today, marking the beginning of a three-day event focused on advancing women’s empowerment and child welfare. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, officially opened the event in the presence of Minister of State…
New Delhi: As India celebrates ten years of the transformative “Make in India” initiative, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today emphasized the need for the Indian industry to prioritize the production of high-quality goods that adhere to sustainable practices. Speaking at an interactive session with over 140 CEOs from companies benefiting from the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s premier weightlifters Jyoshna Sabar and Priteesmita Bhoi have been selected to represent India at the World Youth Weightlifting Championship in Lima, Peru, from May 20 to 27. Jyoshna Sabar, a trainee at the Odisha Weightlifting High Performance Centre (HPC), has demonstrated exceptional consistency in her performances over the past few years. In January,…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India to civil flight operations from May 9 to May 14, 2025, citing operational reasons. The suspension will remain in effect until 0529 IST on May 15, 2025, as per a series of Notices to…
