Bhubaneswar: With an aim to improve the nutrition status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and underweight children, the Odisha government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). Informing about the decision Chief Secretary PK Jena said that Rs 3,354.40 crore will be spent under the project which will be implemented in…
Bhubaneswar: Sara, a 19-year-old tigress died after age-related illness in Nandankanan Zoological Park. Sara’s remarkable journey began when she was rescued from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18, 2006, at just five months old. She was initially reared at Van Vihar Zoological Park, Bhopal, before joining Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, on April 18,…
New York: India presented a strong case for sustainable forest management and ecological restoration at the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20), held from May 5 to 9 at the United Nations Headquarters. Led by Sushil Kumar Awasthi, Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate…
Over 100 vultures have been found dead on Thursday evening at Milanpur, Chaygaon in Assam. While many vultures have been found in critical condition. The Assam Forest Department officials reached the spot and tried to treat the critical ones. Taking to social media, the forest department posted about the incident. “About 100 vultures have been…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to grace Odisha with his presence on March 5, embarking on a visit that promises significant developmental milestones and a direct interaction with the public. The Prime Minister’s itinerary includes laying foundation stones and inaugurating various projects in Chandikhol, followed by a public meeting. Scheduled to arrive at…
New Delhi: In a coordinated operation involving the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Customs Preventive Unit (CPU) Ramanathapuram, a significant seizure of 4.9 Kg of foreign-origin gold was made at mid-sea near Vedhalai coast, Mandapam in Tamil Nadu. The operation was initiated based on specific intelligence developed by DRI officers…
Cuttack: The Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) operated by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) at Matagajapur has evolved into much more than a sanitation facility, standing as a strong symbol of dignity, inclusion and social transformation in urban governance. By combining scientific faecal sludge management with people-centric policy, the initiative reflects Odisha’s commitment to environmentally…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the major train accident involving three trains in Bahanga near Balasore that had killed over 280 passengers and injured over 900. He reached the accident site near Bahanga railway station in an IAF chopper. He took stock of the situation at the mishap site and met injured victims at…
New Delhi: The Government of India is set to host the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2024) from September 11-13 in New Delhi. The conference aims to advance India’s position as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technology and its applications. The curtain-raiser ceremony for the conference was held today, with Pralhad Joshi,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to farmers, the Government of India has approved procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2025–26 season, following a high-level virtual meeting between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The approval comes after a…
