Koraput: In a significant effort to foster inclusive economic development and entrepreneurship among marginalised communities, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised a one-day awareness programme on July 14, 2025, at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital in Koraput, Odisha. The event aimed to disseminate information about the…
New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Justice Gavai will serve as CJI for a tenure exceeding six months, with his…
Bhubaneswar: As the Kharif season paddy procurement continues across the state, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to ensure transparency and prevent the entry of out-of-state paddy into the local market. To maintain strict vigilance, 217 enforcement teams have been deployed across all districts, with each team working proactively to monitor vehicles transporting paddy from…
Cannes: The 77th Cannes Film Festival, renowned as the grandest celebration of cinema, kicked off two days ago with a ten-day extravaganza where content and glamour converge. Among the many highlights of this year’s festival was the inaugural Bharat Parv, an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich culture, cuisine, and handicrafts of India, along with…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, unveiled a range of transformative measures aimed at boosting investment and spurring economic growth across sectors. The Budget focuses on enhancing public-private partnerships (PPP), supporting states with capital expenditure, and introducing strategic reforms in sectors like mining and manufacturing….
Bhubaneswar: State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced on Monday that the long-awaited Students’ Union elections will be held across the state’s colleges and universities next year. The elections, which are typically conducted in the first week of September, have not been held since 2018. Minister Harichandan cited the recent change in government as the primary reason…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched an ambitious statewide awareness campaign against tobacco and narcotic substance abuse at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, urging citizens—especially the youth—to “Say No to Tobacco, Say Yes to Life.” With tobacco consumption claiming nearly 14 lakh lives annually in India—about…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has initiated efforts to position itself as a leader in the emerging field of agrivoltaics (AgriPV), with stakeholders from the energy and agriculture sectors coming together to chart a roadmap for integrating renewable energy generation with farming activities. The discussions took place at a high-level workshop on “Scaling AgriPV in Odisha for Climate-Resilient…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level National Energy Conservation Day was commemorated in Bhubaneswar today with a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of energy conservation in combating global warming and climate change. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, who also serves as the Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, inaugurated the occasion…
Pune: The inaugural round of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) kicked off at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Sunday, transforming the Balewadi Stadium into a battleground for off-road daredevils. The venue, adorned with dirt tracks, resonated with the roar of 450cc engines and the distinctive scent of gasoline. Supercross, a captivating variant…
