New Delhi: In a bid to address healthcare challenges, particularly in rural areas, the Indian government has implemented a series of initiatives under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, has launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0), a national initiative aimed at nurturing young writers under the age of 30. The scheme seeks to cultivate a culture of reading, writing, and literary exploration while projecting Indian…
Goa: The Indian Navy successfully hosted the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024 from September 23 to 24, under the auspices of the Naval War College, Goa. This year’s symposium was held in the newly inaugurated Chola building, a state-of-the-art facility at the Naval War College. The theme for GMS 2024, “Common…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, met with the Hon’ble President of India today at 1630 hrs (June 6, 2024). During the meeting, a copy of the notification issued by the Election Commission of India, in accordance with Section 73 of the Representation…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for the Sugar Season 2024-25. The approved FRP stands at ₹340 per quintal, considering a sugar recovery rate of 10.25%. This decision marks a…
Bolangir: What began as a grassroots football tournament in the heart of western Odisha turned into a historic celebration of inclusion and aspiration, as tribal children—many playing their first-ever competitive match—lit up the field during the AJSA India Champions League 2025. Organised by AJSA India in partnership with the FIFA Foundation, the three-day event at…
Bhubaneswar: A stakeholder consultation meeting on the proposed amendment to the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department. The meeting aimed to strengthen Odisha’s EV ecosystem and lay the groundwork for the upcoming Odisha EV Policy 2.0, aligning with the State’s vision…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated a comprehensive public awareness campaign to combat rising incidents of fraud involving individuals posing as Indian Customs officers. These fraudsters, using digital means such as phone calls and SMS, are deceiving the public into parting with their hard-earned money under the threat…
Bhubaneswar: Football fever is set to grip Odisha as the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 kicks off at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on April 20, promising fans a fortnight of electrifying action. The grand finale is slated for May 3. With football enthusiasts across the state buzzing with excitement, Director of Sports and Youth Services,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated dialysis centers at 16 sub-district hospitals in the state through a virtual ceremony on Thursday. This initiative is part of the 5T program, and a total of 32 dialysis centers will be established at the sub-district level across Odisha. During the inauguration, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasized the government’s…
