Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards universal health coverage, the Odisha government is set to roll out the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana from April 1. These schemes will provide health insurance coverage to over 3.5 crore people across the state. The decision was taken during a high-level…
Bhubaneswar: Sunil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Ltd Jharsuguda, has been elected as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Odisha State Council for 2025-26, while G Suresha, Executive Director of Odisha Asset at AM/NS India, has been appointed Vice Chairman for the same term. The announcement was made at the CII…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, has launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0), a national initiative aimed at nurturing young writers under the age of 30. The scheme seeks to cultivate a culture of reading, writing, and literary exploration while projecting Indian…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to India’s air combat capabilities, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully test-fired the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft. The test was conducted off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha, showcasing the missile’s precision and reliability. The ASTRA missile scored a…
Bhubaneswar: To restore press freedom, Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy lifted the restrictions on carrying mobile phones into the press gallery on Wednesday. This decision followed a protest by journalists who had boycotted the proceedings in response to the ban on mobile phones. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced the reversal of the…
Dubai: Shubman Gill, India’s dynamic opening batsman, has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025. This marks his third win of the prestigious award, with the 25-year-old outshining Australian star Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. Expressing his delight, Gill said, “I am elated to win the ICC Men’s…
Gulmarg: In a major boost for winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government’s plans to transform Gulmarg into a premier winter sports hub. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, held at the Gulmarg Golf…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has experienced its first heatwave of the season as the maximum temperature crossed the 40°C mark today. The western Odisha town of Boudh recorded the highest temperature in the state at 40.5°C, marking a significant rise in temperatures, according to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Balangir, another town in…
Bhubaneswar: With Holi just days away, the Commissionerate Police has put in place strict measures to ensure public safety during the festival. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena has warned that playing Holi under the influence of alcohol will not be tolerated, and those found intoxicated in public will face immediate arrest. Additionally, people have been cautioned…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, chaired the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable. He emphasized the need for time-bound execution of projects, strict pollution control measures, and enhanced inter-ministerial coordination. The Minister highlighted the…
