Bhubaneswar: The Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development took a significant step toward promoting sustainable agriculture and livestock welfare by issuing Go-ahead letters to 58 Goshalas (cow shelters) and farmers for the establishment of Vermicompost Units. The official announcement and distribution of the Go-ahead letters took place at a ceremony held at Krushi Bhawan,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen the cooperative sector and support rural communities, the Odisha government has established 1,542 new Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (PACS) and Large Tribal Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS). These cooperatives aim to empower farmers and marginalized groups through collective efforts and economic support. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the…
New Delhi: To empower voters with critical information ahead of elections, the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, has launched a new mobile application called Know Your Candidate (KYC). This innovative app enables voters to ascertain if any candidate vying for elections in their constituency has a criminal record, offering…
New Delhi: Janneke Schopman, the Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, tendered her resignation today. The Dutch coach submitted her letter of resignation to Hockey India President Padma Dr. Dilip Tirkey after the completion of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s performance in the FIH Hockey Pro League home leg in Odisha. Schopman assumed…
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…
New Delhi: Challenging a long-standing belief, a new study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has revealed that the Ganga River’s summer flow is primarily maintained by groundwater discharge rather than glacial melt. The findings, published in the journal Hydrological Processes, provide fresh insights into the river’s hydrology and call…
New Delhi: The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) celebrated World Fisheries Day 2024 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, with the theme “India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Small-Scale and Sustainable Fisheries.” The event, highlighting the contributions of fishers and fish farmers, emphasized sustainable development in the fisheries…
Bhubaneswar: On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi once again showcased his deep empathy and commitment to fostering an inclusive society. On Tuesday morning, he engaged directly with citizens, including those with disabilities, in a heartfelt gesture of support and recognition. The Chief Minister began his day by welcoming…
Bhubaneswar: In a major review of welfare initiatives, the progress of various schemes and programmes of the Odisha Government’s Women and Child Development (WCD) Department was assessed at a high-level meeting here on Thursday, in the presence of Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister…
New Delhi: Dr. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024 in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi today. The MEDITECH STACKATHON marks a pioneering initiative aimed at driving transformative change within India’s burgeoning MedTech sector by conducting a comprehensive…
