Bhubaneswar: To enhance road safety awareness, the Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate for the ‘Junior Rakshak’ initiative. The MoU was signed by Lalmohan Sethi, Additional Commissioner Transport (Road Safety), and Sagar K Mohanty, Director NCC, Odisha, at the Convention Hall…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled a series of strategic initiatives to revitalise Odisha’s dairy sector, describing OMFED as a pillar of rural prosperity and the driving force behind the state’s white revolution. Addressing a gathering in Cuttack during the signing of an MoU between the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation…
Bhubaneswar: In a dedicated effort to enhance life-saving measures and bolster voluntary blood collection in remote areas, the Odisha State Medical Corporation Limited is set to deploy two new Mobile Blood Collection Vans to various Medical Colleges and District Headquarter Hospitals. Building upon the success of the initiative launched in November 2019, which saw the…
New Delhi: Renowned boxer MC Mary Kom has tendered her resignation from her position as the Chef de Mission for India’s contingent at the upcoming Paris Olympics, citing personal reasons. This decision comes mere weeks after she was appointed to the prestigious role by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). In a letter addressed to IOA…
Bhubaneswar: Kartik Pandian, a senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has kicked off his campaign in Semiliguda in Koraput, Bissam Cuttack and Gunupur constituencies of Rayagada district ahead of the upcoming general elections. Addressing enthusiastic crowds in Koraput and Rayagada, Pandian urged the people to ensure a resounding victory for BJD candidates in…
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, played host to the 4th Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems (TIPS) workshop on May 13th, a bi-annual event showcasing the latest advancements in the field. This gathering, which draws stakeholders from government, startups, investors, academia, and industry, serves as a pivotal platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. In…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the first-ever Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani (World Odia Language Conference), scheduled for February 3, senior officers of the Odisha government engaged in a productive discussion with eminent linguists and litterateurs on Tuesday. R. Balkrishnan, Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister, addressed the meeting, highlighting the significance of the upcoming Sammilani. He…
Los Angeles: The glitzy 81st Golden Globes ceremony unfolded on Sunday night, with a stellar lineup of films earning accolades. Standouts included “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie,” “Poor Things,” and “Anatomy of a Fall,” each clinching multiple awards across various categories in the Golden Globes 2024.
New Delhi: In a landmark step toward empowering tribal entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs showcased 45 tribal-led startups at the Startup Mahakumbh held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, organised under the flagship initiative “DhartiAaba Tribepreuners 2025” as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, reflected the dynamic spirit of tribal India through innovations…
Vijaywada: In a historic moment, Vijayawada proudly unveiled the world’s tallest Ambedkar statue, the “Statue of Social Justice,” on January 19. Soaring to an impressive height of 206 feet (125-foot-tall statue erected on an 81-foot podium), the statue now stands as an iconic symbol of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s enduring legacy. The unveiling ceremony marked a…
