Bhubaneswar: The two-day CSR & Sustainability Conclave 2025 began today at the Odisha State Convention Centre, inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The event, designed to highlight CSR-funded innovations and strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration, is being organised by the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster (BCKIC) under the Office of the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. Speaking on the occasion Patnaik said that global connectivity is a key driver of overall developments – be it industrial development, facilitating investments, promoting tourism, or establishing communication for the Odia diaspora residing…
New Delhi: Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, engaged with over 100 entrepreneurs who received training under various skill development institutions, including the National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), and Skill India’s flagship scheme — Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)….
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its focus on women-led economic growth, the Odisha government on Monday released ₹197.66 crore as interest reimbursement to nearly 2.8 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Interest Refund to SHGs programme. The fourth phase of the initiative was rolled out at Mission Shakti Bhawan in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida….
Ahmedabad: England batters once again failed to impress as Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets each to seal an emphatic 142-run victory for India in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Despite getting off to a great start, England failed to capitalise on the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a revision of various allowances for Fire & Emergency Service personnel across different ranks. The decision, which had been under consideration for some time, was officially approved and notified on Tuesday, bringing significant financial relief to officers and personnel serving in challenging conditions. As per the revised structure, Fireman…
Bhubaneswar: Heavy downpour in southern Odisha has triggered severe disruption, with Malkangiri facing a flood-like situation and road connectivity in Gajapati coming to a standstill. The continuous rains have left residents struggling with blocked routes and rising water levels. In Malkangiri, the Jhapra Bridge in Sukma district of neighbouring Chhattisgarh has been submerged under three…
Goa/Kochi: The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle, has commenced a week-long visit to India, reinforcing the robust maritime partnership between India and France. Scheduled from January 3 to January 9, 2025, the visit includes port calls in Goa and Kochi, aiming to enhance interoperability and foster…
Paris: In what has become an all-too-familiar story, Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya once again found himself on the second step of the podium at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
In a world where the intersection of gender and disability often remains overlooked, Ambarika Tejeswani Nayak’s remarkable journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. At 31 years old, and with a 60 percent polio-induced disability, Ambarika from Koraput has emerged not just as an entrepreneur,…
