Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo conducted a comprehensive review of irrigation projects in Balangir district, with a special focus on the Upper Lanth Irrigation Project. The foundation stone for this crucial project was laid during the recent visit of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Balangir. Once completed, the project is expected to…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for Indian sports, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated the Indian Para-Badminton contingent for their remarkable achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. India secured its best-ever performance in Para-Badminton, winning a total of five medals: 1 Gold, 2 Silver,…
Bhubaneswar: A major leap forward in Odisha’s infrastructure story has emerged from the hills of Sunki Ghat, where the state’s first-ever twin highway tunnel now stands completed. Built as part of the Raipur–Visakhapatnam Expressway under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the project is expected to transform road travel, regional trade, and tourism across southern Odisha and neighbouring…
New Delhi: The Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the youth of India, has achieved a momentous milestone with over 1.45 crore registrations as of January 31, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards the future of transportation, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that the electronics component technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The Minister made the announcement during his visit to the Hyperloop testing…
London: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir made history at the London Marathon on Sunday, smashing the women-only world record by an astonishing 45 seconds. The Kenyan athlete crossed the finish line in 2:16:16, securing victory in the World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race. Jepchirchir’s remarkable performance marks her third victory in a World Marathon Majors race,…
Bhubaneswar : The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced a six-hour shutdown in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, September 24, in response to the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, particularly following the recent assault on an army officer and his fiancée at the Bharatpur police station. The bandh will commence at 6 AM and…
New Delhi: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presided over a ceremonial flagging-in event today, celebrating the triumphant return of the NCC Girl and Boy cadets from their challenging expedition to Mt Kang Yatse-II in Ladakh. Addressing the gathering, Sanjay Seth applauded the cadets for their resilience and teamwork throughout the expedition. “Despite facing challenging circumstances…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to foster transparency, inclusivity, and civic engagement, the Odisha government has decided to involve college-going girls in the feedback collection process of the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship women-centric assistance scheme. The initiative aims to bring grassroots perspectives into policy evaluation while promoting youth participation in governance. The decision was taken during…
Berhampur: On the occasion of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Berhampur, Odisha, has introduced an innovative initiative named “Wrinkle Bhi Achha Hai Day” for students and staff members’ dress code. In a move to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, the Principal of the government-run ITI, Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, issued…
