Bhubaneswar: The State government disclosed on Wednesday that a total of 6,283,012 farmers have been enlisted in the KALIA Yojana since its initiation. In response to an unstarred question from Prafulla Samal (BJD), Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain informed the State Assembly that the KALIA Yojana has included 43,88,238 small and marginal…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at augmenting the tiger population, the Odisha forest department has announced plans to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT), including four tigresses, to the state from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of October this year. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) informed about the initiative, highlighting…
Phuket: The visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, concluded successfully with a series of coordinated tactical maneuvers and a PASSEX (passing exercise) with the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Huahin on March 4. The visit strengthened the ties between the Indian…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to begin paddy procurement for the current Kharif season from November 21, with operations starting in Bargarh district. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari made the announcement following a ministerial meeting on Monday. Highlighting the details, Minister Pujari stated that paddy would be purchased from farmers at ₹3,100 per quintal. This…
Thoothukudi: In a significant boost to Tamil Nadu’s infrastructure and development, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple projects worth more than Rs 17,300 crores in Thoothukudi today.
Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways in collaboration with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has launched a new initiative to offer hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices, particularly targeting passengers traveling in unreserved coaches. With the anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the upcoming summer months, Indian Railways acknowledges the challenges faced by those traveling…
Mumbai: In a landmark step towards accelerating India’s renewable energy transition, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) in Mumbai today. The agreement marks the formal establishment of a collaborative platform to develop up…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will resume public grievance hearings on Monday, December 30, at the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell located in Unit-5, Bhubaneswar. Online registration for the hearing will begin at 11 AM on Monday, December 25. A maximum of 1,000 registrations will be accepted. Interested individuals can register through the Janasunani Portal…
Baramati: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar was killed in a tragic aircraft crash near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district on Wednesday morning. Five others, including crew members and security personnel travelling with him, also lost their lives in the accident, officials confirmed. According to authorities, a private aircraft carrying…
Ahmedabad: In a thrilling series decider at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Smriti Mandhana’s stellar century led India to a commanding six-wicket victory over New Zealand, breaking the bat-first-win trend and securing a 2-1 series triumph.
