NeGD Launches ‘Ask Our Experts’ Live Series, First Episode Focuses on DigiLocker

New Delhi: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), successfully launched the first episode of its weekly live series, Ask Our Experts, on October 18. This debut episode spotlighted DigiLocker, India’s leading digital wallet solution, providing a secure platform for citizens to store and access important documents online….

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Odisha Steps Up Fight Against Diarrhoea Ahead of Monsoon, Minister Chairs High-Level Review

Bhubaneswar: With monsoon season approaching and cases of diarrhoea emerging in several regions, the Odisha government has intensified its disease prevention and control measures. A high-level review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday under the chairmanship of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling to assess preparedness and direct urgent actions…

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IIMC, IIMCAA Must Join Hands to Upskill Journalists: Prof. Anand Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni body, the IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA), should collaborate more closely to enhance the professional skills of journalists, said Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director of IIMC Dhenkanal, on Saturday. Addressing Connection 2025—the annual alumni meet of the IIMC Odisha Chapter held in Bhubaneswar—Prof. Pradhan emphasized the…

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Bengaluru Hosts Inaugural International Workshop on Exoskeleton Technologies

Bengaluru: The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electromedical Laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has spearheaded the first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies & Challenges for Exoskeleton’. Held on April 16-17, 2024, the workshop marks a significant milestone in advancing the frontier of exoskeleton technology. Inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO,…

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Boost for Livestock Welfare: 58 Goshalas and Farmers Set to Establish Vermicompost Units

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development took a significant step toward promoting sustainable agriculture and livestock welfare by issuing Go-ahead letters to 58 Goshalas (cow shelters) and farmers for the establishment of Vermicompost Units. The official announcement and distribution of the Go-ahead letters took place at a ceremony held at Krushi Bhawan,…

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Anu Garg Chairs First All-Secretaries Meeting

Bhubaneswar: Days after taking charge as the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg on Thursday chaired her first all secretaries-level meeting, outlining a firm, reform-oriented administrative roadmap aligned with the State’s long-term Vision 2036 and Vision 2047. The meeting saw a comprehensive review of the 15-point directives issued by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, with…

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Traditionally produced brown rice from Sundargarh are in demand

Sundargarh: The demand for the husk lever pound rice also referred as ‘Dhinki Kuta Chaula’ in Odia is witnessing a steady rise among health-conscious food connoisseurs. In order to cater to the rise in demand, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) in Sundargarh is incentivizing women from local tribal communities to produce traditional husk lever…

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