New Delhi: In a major push to bolster India’s weather forecasting and disaster preparedness capabilities, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level review meeting with officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and key ministries on Thursday. The meeting laid out an ambitious roadmap to modernize the country’s meteorological infrastructure and expand radar coverage…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward advancing India’s capabilities in critical mineral processing and sustainable resource development, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its flagship minerals research institute CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), has signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with premier Russian institutions. The agreements were formalized…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday approved a substantial increase in uniform allowances and extra duty incentives for police personnel across the state. The decision reflects the state government’s commitment to building a more responsive, motivated, and people-centric policing system. As per an official press release, the annual uniform allowance for personnel…
Puri: As Odisha observed National Panchayati Raj Divas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rural transformation, declaring that “without rural development, the progress of Odisha and India is impossible.” The statement came during a grand state-level celebration in Puri on Thursday, where the Chief Minister highlighted the pivotal role of…
Bhubaneswar: In a transformative stride toward infrastructure modernization and regional development, Indian Railways has launched a massive station redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme, targeting key railway hubs across Odisha’s KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region. This ambitious project is designed to elevate railway stations in the region to international standards, equipping them with cutting-edge amenities, green…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), conducted a two-day training program for government officials on April 22–23. The workshop focused on agricultural data interpretation, outcome assessment, and policy…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant stride in Odisha’s journey towards clean and sustainable energy, the State Government has granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 149.97 MW. The projects, with a total proposed investment of ₹1,191.47 crore, were approved during the 10th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting held under the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards wildlife conservation and ecological preservation, the Odisha government has declared a part of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district as a National Park. The Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department issued an official notification today marking the declaration. Spanning a total area of 2,306.61 square kilometers, STR is…
Madhubani, Bihar: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar. These projects span key sectors including electricity, railways, healthcare, and rural infrastructure, aimed at boosting Bihar’s development and creating new employment…
New Delhi: Marking a pivotal step in India’s journey towards eradicating preventable childhood diseases, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (M-R) Elimination Campaign 2025-26. The launch coincided with the first day of World Immunization Week (April 24–30), reaffirming India’s commitment to achieving zero measles…
