New Delhi: The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, has paved the way for enhanced port-led development and maritime infrastructure in India. The meeting reviewed key projects under the Sagarmala Programme and set the stage for its next phase—Sagarmala 2.0….
Ghaziabad: A two-day National Seminar cum Exhibition on Organic Farming, organized by the National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (NCONF), concluded on March 19, 2025, in Ghaziabad. The event, held to promote organic and natural farming practices, brought together farmers, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to discuss advancements and opportunities in the sector. The…
Bhubaneswar: With the scorching heatwave gripping Odisha, the state government has decided to reschedule school timings, shifting to morning classes from April 2. The announcement was made by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday. The move comes as part of a broader effort to protect students from extreme temperatures, which have been…
Mumbai: Sovereign Pharma has reached a major milestone with the European Union (EU) approval for its aseptic and terminally sterilized injectable products, including vials, ampoules, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes (PFS) for both liquid and lyophilized formulations. This achievement further solidifies the company’s commitment to global healthcare excellence and high manufacturing standards. The EU certification follows…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Annual Conference 2025 in New Delhi today. Themed “Anti-Doping Science: Innovations and Challenges,” the conference brought together leading experts from the sports and scientific communities to discuss advancements and challenges in anti-doping…
Washington: After an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening. Their return, initially scheduled for just over a week after their departure in June 2024, was delayed due to a malfunction in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Williams,…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level state preparatory meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to finalize arrangements for President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming visit to Odisha on March 24 and 25. Officials from various departments and district administrations participated in the meeting to ensure seamless coordination for the visit. According to…
Bhubaneswar: Amid soaring temperatures across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a high-level meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan to assess the state’s preparedness to tackle the ongoing heatwave. District collectors and senior officials from various departments attended the meeting, where the Chief Minister emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure public safety….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi handed out appointment letters to 812 newly recruited officials across five departments at a ‘Nijukti Mela’ (job fair) held at Krushi Sikhya Sadan on Tuesday. Addressing the new recruits, he urged them to dedicate themselves to public service and uphold the trust of the people. “Government jobs are not…
Bhubaneswar: The Krushi Samruddhi Advisory System, a pioneering digital agriculture extension initiative by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha, has been recognized with the prestigious “Jury Choice Award” in the category of Digital Initiative in Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment at the DigiTech Awards 2025 ceremony. The event was held on March 18 at the…
