Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is beaming with pride as one of its students has brought glory to the state by clinching a gold medal at the prestigious Indo-Nepal International Championship. Somesh Kumar Podh, a talented Class-X student from OAV Masaninmunda, Kesinga, Kalahandi, emerged victorious in the Under-16 Long Jump category at the championship…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban growth as part of its ambitious ‘Biksit Odisha 2036’ vision. During a high-level review meeting held at Kharavela Bhavan, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra outlined the state’s plans to expand planned townships and revitalize older cities, emphasizing urbanization as a…
New Delhi: Ambassador of Israel, Reuven Azar, met with Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today. The meeting served as an important platform to discuss opportunities for enhancing cooperation between India and Israel in the agricultural and allied sectors, with a special focus…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav—‘UDBHAV,’ from November 12 to 15, 2024. Organized by the Department of STSC Development & M&BCW, Government of Odisha, and funded by the National Educational Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), the event will be held at Sikhya O…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has commenced a three-day Capacity Building Programme for officials of the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) in promoting and protecting human rights, in line with the NHRC’s broader…
Bhubaneswar: To reduce the damage and fatalities caused by lightning strikes, the Odisha government has announced a mission to plant at least 20 lakh palm trees across the state. The initiative is a joint effort by the Odisha Forest and Agriculture departments, aiming to mitigate the impact of lightning, which has become a growing concern…
New Delhi: An Indian national, Gautam Santhosh, lost his life in a tragic air crash near Deer Lake airport in Newfoundland, Canada, on July 26. The incident involved a small commercial survey aircraft and claimed the lives of both individuals onboard. Confirming the news, the Consulate General of India in Toronto expressed deep sorrow and…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha approaching the Odisha coast, the Agriculture Department has gone into full preparedness mode to safeguard farmers and their crops. A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, to assess readiness and issue precautionary directives to field officials across the state. Dr….
Kathua: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated seven water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jasrota, Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the need for their effective implementation to achieve full saturation. The newly launched schemes, worth ₹25.31 crore, will benefit 15,881 people across 2,584 households in 10 villages, including Jasrota, Rakh Hoshyari, Padyari, Saktha…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe weather warnings for several districts in Odisha as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a deep depression. The system is expected to further strengthen into a cyclonic storm by October 23, prompting the IMD to issue high-level alerts for the region. According…
