New Delhi: India’s bio-economy has experienced a phenomenal 16-fold rise over the past decade, soaring from $10 billion in 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024. This milestone was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while unveiling the “India Bioeconomy Report 2025” (IBER 2025) at the BIRAC Foundation Day ceremony held at the…
Jammu: In a landmark move to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, the CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/S HAPICO Industries Private Limited to jointly develop novel biopesticides. This agreement marks a significant step toward sustainable agricultural practices by addressing the harmful effects of chemical pesticides…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting between the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and representatives of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Mayapuri was held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. Presided over by Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Dev, the meeting aimed to address concerns over ISKCON’s untimely Rath Yatra celebrations in India and abroad….
Bhubaneswar: In under a month since assuming charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has set the election machinery in motion with a focus on voter participation and an enhanced…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the crucial role of nano and micro entrepreneurs in India’s rural economy, a special workshop was organized at the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar to enhance their skills in financial inclusion, digital competence, and market access. The two-day workshop, titled ‘Kaushal Manthan: Capacity Building Workshop – Catalyzing Entrepreneurial Growth’, was conducted by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has begun preparations for the grand celebration of Odisha Day-2025 on April 1, with a state-level preparatory meeting held at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. According to an official release, this year’s main state-level event will take place at Satyabhamapur in…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heatwave conditions, the Odisha government has rescheduled school timings for students across the state to safeguard their health during the peak summer months. Shalini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, issued a directive to all district collectors, announcing that classes for students from Grade I to…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to air connectivity, direct flight services between Odisha’s capital and Goa will commence on April 1, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced today. The new route, operated by private airline IndiGo, will enhance tourism, trade, and economic ties between the two destinations. According to the CMO, the flights will run…
New Delhi: In a significant policy shift, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on using saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The decision, which marks a return to pre-pandemic cricketing practices, was taken following a meeting with team captains and managers…
Mumbai: In a significant diplomatic and defense engagement, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Indian Navy’s latest indigenously built destroyer, INS Surat, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Accompanied by Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Luxon was warmly received by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag…
