Bhubaneswar: With temperatures soaring across Odisha, the state government has launched an intensive awareness campaign to safeguard vulnerable communities from the health risks of extreme heat. Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida flagged off the ‘Heatwave Awareness Van Campaign’ on Monday at Gita Govinda Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a two-month outreach drive. Spearheaded…
Noida: Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the SARAS Ajeevika Mela 2025 at Noida Haat, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today. The event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, who highlighted the Mela’s crucial role in empowering rural women entrepreneurs and promoting…
New Delhi: In a significant move to accelerate advancements in the biofuel sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana. The revamped scheme extends the implementation timeline by five years, until 2028-29, and broadens its scope to include advanced biofuels produced…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable water management, the Government of Odisha has intensified efforts to implement its long-term Vision 2036/2047 under the Department of Water Resources. In a high-level review held today at Rajiv Bhawan, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a detailed assessment meeting to take stock of ongoing initiatives and future…
New Delhi: In a historic moment at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the inaugural National Creators Award, acknowledging outstanding contributions across various domains. The ceremony marked a significant effort to recognize excellence in fields such as storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, gaming, and more. The awards aim to harness…
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: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), chaired the international conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” today at the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Education as a prelude to International Literacy Day 2024, the virtual conference brought together experts, educators,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its renewable energy capacity with the introduction of new wind power projects totaling 392.8 MW, announced Deputy Chief Minister and State Energy Minister K V Singh Deo in the assembly today. The state is intensifying its efforts to increase electricity production from unconventional sources. As part of this initiative, proposals…
New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar underscored the paramount importance of empowering women as an investment in the present and future of society while addressing members of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on the occasion of the culmination of 40 years of FLO at Bharat Mandapam. Dhankhar emphasized that promoting equal opportunities, breaking down barriers, and…
New Delhi: In a nationwide call to fortify the fight against doping in sports, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched an appeal for athletes, coaches, and the entire sporting community to actively use the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India’s newly introduced ‘Know Your Medicine (KYM)’ app. This innovative tool aims to…
