Basohli: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled a visionary plan for the development of Basohli in Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir, announcing its transformation into a Heritage Town and Aroma Start-up destination in the coming years. Dr. Jitendra Singh shared this ambitious vision during a public meeting…
Cuttack: The entries are now open for the National Road Safety Short Film Festival, a first of its kind festival organized in the country. The last date of entry submission is June 3. The festival will be held in Rourkela on18 and19 June, while in Puri it will be held on24-25 June. Winners will be…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards streamlining the monitoring of thermal power projects in India, Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today launched the Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT) in New Delhi. The newly introduced platform aims to boost transparency, coordination, and efficiency…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has streamlined the paddy procurement process during the ongoing kharif season to ensure that registered farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) directly in their bank accounts within 48 hours of selling their produce at mandis. To facilitate this initiative, officials have been deployed at multiple levels to oversee the seamless transfer…
Kendrapada: In preparation for the yearly census of saltwater crocodiles, Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapada district will enforce a nine-day restriction on tourist entry starting this Friday. A dedicated team of 22 enumerators, supported by trained local forest staff and herpetologists, including renowned crocodile researcher Sudhakar Kar, will cover the river system, creeks, water…
Bhubaneswar: The historic and cultural legacy of ancient Kalinga—modern-day Odisha—will take centre stage as the capital city prepares to host the International Conference on “Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilisational Connect” on May 24 and 25. The event will delve into the centuries-old maritime, cultural, and historical bonds that once linked Odisha with Southeast Asian…
Bhubaneswar: In a crucial meeting this afternoon, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the status of water levels in various river basins and reservoirs, including the Hirakud reservoir, and discussed the preparedness and precautionary measures of various departments and districts due to low pressure-induced rainfall across the state. The review meeting saw the participation of Development…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Standing Committee on Health and Sanitation has approved a significant proposal for the establishment of a 200-ton Biomethanation plant by Oil India in Bhubaneswar. Additionally, Oil India plans to set up another Biomethanation plant with a 100-ton capacity, further contributing to the city’s waste management and energy generation efforts. During…
Bhubaneswar: A model vending zone with 41 shops for women has been inaugurated at Dumduma in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the zone. Constructed by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), the vending zone has all the necessary facilities like proper lighting, drinking water, toilet, seating facility, and a parking area. Out of 41 shops, 30…
New Delhi: ‘Water Burial’, a film based on Monpa Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, has won the Best Film National Award in the environment conservation category at the 67th National Films Award, 2021. Directed by filmmaker Shantanu Sen, the film is inspired by the Assamese novel ‘Saba Kota Manuh’ written by Sahitya Akademi award winner writer…
