Tuticorin: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), intercepted a drug smuggling attempt in the high seas, seizing 29.954 kg of Hashish Oil valued at ₹33 crore from a tug-barge vessel bound for Maldives. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers identified a tug…
Bhubaneswar: Acting on the directions of the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, a statewide special drive against the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, including sand, moram, and laterite soil, has been launched across all districts. As part of the enforcement efforts on March 8, 2025, Odisha Police detected 81 cases of illegal…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha State Strategic Action Plan (2024-2029) on International Women’s Day, reinforcing the government’s commitment to eliminating child marriage and ensuring the safety and empowerment of young girls. Speaking at the state-level Women’s Day celebration at Lok Seva Bhavan, he emphasized that eradicating child marriage is a crucial…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has earned the ‘National Public Bus Transport Excellence Award’ in the New Initiatives category for its exceptional digital practices. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. Sahadev Samadhia, General Manager (P&A) at CRUT, received the prestigious…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rama Devi Women’s University (RDWU), Bhubaneswar, hosted a Youth Conclave, bringing together over 1,000 delegates, including 800+ students, to advocate for women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and mental well-being. Organized by the National HRD Network (NHRDN), OdishaLIVE, and Swasthya Plus Network, in association with RD Women’s University, the conclave…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national frontrunner in implementing the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, securing the second position across the country. The state has already empowered 5 lakh women under the initiative, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi setting a bold target to reach 25 lakh women by 2027. The announcement was made at a…
Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra conducted a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, assessing the progress of paddy procurement, e-KYC implementation, and the introduction of Jan-Poshan Kendras in the state. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation Shri…
New Delhi: PresidentDroupadi Murmu inaugurated a National Conference on ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’ in New Delhi today, marking the 50th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Organized by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the conference celebrated the achievements of women while reaffirming the nation’s commitment to gender equality and women-led development. Addressing…
Navsari, Gujarat: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two significant schemes in Navsari, Gujarat today. The event marked an important step towards empowering women in the state and across India, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of women-led development. The schemes, G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods)…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, today unveiled a landmark study titled “Enabling Women’s Participation in India’s Logistics Sector.” The study, prepared in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the Indo-German Development Cooperation project “Climate Friendly Green Freight…
