Bhubaneswar: The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) took place today, with Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (AG&FE) Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, emphasizing the critical role of bio-fortified seeds in enhancing farmers’ income and diversifying agricultural practices in the state. During his address, Dr. Padhee noted…
Bhubaneswar: The 8th edition of Poshan Pakhya 2026 was formally inaugurated by Union Minister Annapurna Devi at Vigyan Bhawan, with Odisha showcasing its efforts towards building a well-nourished state. Representing Odisha at the national launch, Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, highlighted the state’s initiatives aimed at achieving a ‘Suposhit Odisha’….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing and proposed aviation infrastructure projects across the state. With a focus on “Aviation and Network Construction Management,” the meeting sought to accelerate development and enhance regional air connectivity in Odisha. At the centre of the…
Bhubaneswar: To make Odisha anaemia free, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched AMLAN- Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan on Wednesday. The mission is expected to benefit over 1.37 Crore people in the state. It is a multipronged approach for accelerated reduction of anaemia among targeted groups. The programme will be carried out by several departments including Health…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is taking strong steps to ensure safer and more respectful work environments for all employees, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Monday. She was addressing a large gathering of government staff at an orientation programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 —…
Bhubaneswar: To mark World Children’s Day on Sunday, UNICEF in association with the Sports and Youth Services Department, Odisha FC, and Prosocio Sports and Games Federation organised a football tournament for children from underprivileged communities. Around 115 children between 10 to 15 years living in slums participated in the tournament in a unique event to…
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…
Bloemfontein: In a thrilling encounter at the U19 World Cup 2024, India showcased its batting prowess, setting an imposing target of 302 runs against Ireland at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.
Jalgaon, Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, where he awarded certificates and felicitated 11 lakh women who have recently achieved the status of ‘Lakhpati Didis’. The event, held in Jalgaon, celebrated the success of the initiative that has helped over one crore women become financially independent since its inception….
New York: In a proud celebration of India’s 75th Republic Day, the tricolor was ceremoniously hoisted this morning at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York.
