New Delhi: In a significant development aimed at enhancing bilateral trade between India and Myanmar, H.E. U Minn Minn, Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar, met with Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Government of India, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on Friday. The meeting also saw the presence…
New Delhi: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) successfully organized a one-day workshop on the “Need and Significance of Communicating Science in India.” The event, held at its premises in New Delhi, aimed to assess existing efforts in science communication in Indian languages and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes made history at the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand, securing five medals in athletics—four Golds and one Silver—marking the state’s best-ever performance in a single edition. The stellar showing in track events accounted for nearly one-third of Odisha’s total 14 Gold medals at the Games. Sprint sensation Animesh Kujur emerged as the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, securing a total of 46 medals—14 gold, 15 silver, and 17 bronze—and finishing 12th in the overall rankings. The impressive feat placed Odisha among the top 15 sporting states in the country, reaffirming its status as a rising powerhouse in Indian…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to promote Odisha’s religious and cultural heritage, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced plans to transform Mahima Gadee at Joranda in Dhenkanal into a world-class religious destination. Assuring adequate financial support, he emphasized that no shortage of funds would hinder the development of the sacred site. During his visit…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, scheduled for June 27, 2025, have officially begun with a high-level security review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania at the DGP camp office in Bhubaneswar. The meeting focused on crowd management, security arrangements, and logistical challenges to ensure a smooth and…
Bhubaneswar: In a crucial step towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in Odisha, the Health & Family Welfare Department convened a high-level meeting today, bringing together 24 corporate social responsibility (CSR) heads from leading organizations. The discussion focused on mobilizing corporate support for the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) through the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative, which…
Bhubaneswar: The Fish and Animal Husbandry Convention in Bhubaneswar has turned the spotlight on the Punganur cow, a rare and indigenous miniature cattle breed known as the world’s smallest Indian zebuine breed. The breed gained national recognition after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi petting a Punganur cow at his residence on Makar Sankranti,…
Bhubaneswar: A special guest from Rajasthan has become the star attraction at the State-Level Fish and Animal Husbandry Convention held at the Baramunda playground in Bhubaneswar. ‘Bhim,‘ a massive Murrah breed buffalo from Jodhpur, has captivated attendees with its towering presence and exceptional physique. The 9-year-old buffalo, weighing an astonishing 1,500 kilograms and standing 6…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for economic reform, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has proposed the listing of select State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government-owned companies on the stock market. Speaking at a high-level review meeting at New Abhishek Hall, Raj Bhavan, the Governor emphasized that such a move would enhance accountability, performance, and…
