Bhubaneswar: Odisha marked Pakhala Day with a grand celebration of its traditional cuisine as the state-level Pakhala Paraba was held at Panthanivas, drawing large participation and highlighting the cultural significance of the iconic dish. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the programme and underscored the importance of preserving traditional food practices, describing pakhala as a…
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia, Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto, M.D.S., co-chaired the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi today. The meeting showcased the commitment of both nations to bolstering their defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. The discussions during…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja led discussions on effective management and utilization of funds from the State Disaster Risk Management Fund. The meeting highlighted the need for meticulous investment and supervision of the funds allocated to key departments involved in disaster management, aiming to strengthen Odisha’s…
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 48th Raising Day today, reflecting on its exceptional journey from its humble inception in 1977 to evolving into a formidable maritime security force.
Johannesburg: West Indies international cricketer, Fabian Allen, has been a victim of a harrowing incident involving a gunpoint mugging in Johannesburg.
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has officially launched the third phase of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Tripura. This new phase aims to introduce students to emerging technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, coding,…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen data-driven policymaking in the agriculture sector, the second phase of the “Capacity Building Training on Data Interpretation and Economic Impact Analysis” was successfully conducted in Bhubaneswar. The two-day programme was jointly organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Inaugurating…
Bhopal: Tragedy struck Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur as a cheetah from Namibia succumbed on Tuesday, marking the 10th cheetah fatality at the park. Presently, KNP is home to 13 adult cheetahs along with four cubs. In September 2022, eight cheetahs were introduced from Namibia, followed by the arrival of 12 more cheetahs from…
Minicoy Island: In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard ship Samarth rendered invaluable assistance to the distressed Indian fishing boat Arul Matha (IND-TN-12-MM-5707), which was left adrift approximately 50 nautical miles southwest of Minicoy Island since 25th January due to an engine breakdown.
Bhubaneswar: To promote coffee cultivation in Odisha, MJ Dinesh, Chairman of the Coffee Board, met with Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmer Empowerment, and Energy, at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The meeting focused on exploring ways to enhance coffee production and expand market access for Odisha’s growing coffee…
