Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the officer trainees of the Indian Forest Service (2022 batch) at their convocation ceremony at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy today, emphasizing the critical importance of forests and traditional knowledge in environmental conservation. Stressing that forests are life givers and have preserved life on Earth, she underscored the need…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the welfare of folk artistes, the Odisha government has decided to enhance the monthly financial assistance provided under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision while addressing the 48th state-level convention of ‘Pala’ artistes at Keonjhar on Sunday. As per the revised provisions,…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, welcoming Indian diaspora delegates from around the globe. In his address, he expressed optimism that the event’s inauguration song, performed by Grammy-winning artist Ricky Kej and his team, would resonate in diaspora events worldwide. Thanking the Chief Guest, H.E….
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous recognition of her outstanding contributions to police training in the state, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shyni S, who currently spearheads the training initiatives at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy (BPSPA), was honoured with the prestigious DGP Disc Award on Sunday. The award is conferred by the Bureau of Research…
Sheopur: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of a Stratospheric Airship Platform from its Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, the indigenous airship was launched with an instrumental payload and ascended to a stratospheric altitude of approximately…
New Delhi: In a significant move to support higher education and promote research, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced new financial assistance measures while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today. The Finance Minister introduced a new initiative providing financial support for loans up to ₹10 lakh for higher education…
Visakhapatnam: The Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 commenced today in the Bay of Bengal, with naval forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States showcasing high levels of cooperation and operational synergy. The four nations, integral to the Indo-Pacific strategic framework, are participating with their warships, helicopters, and long-range maritime patrol aircraft, working…
New Delhi: The Indian Army has embarked on a pioneering initiative with the launch of the first phase of Project NAMAN, a comprehensive support system for Defence Pensioners, Veterans, and their families.
Shanghai: Indian men’s compound archery team of Prathamesh Fuge, Priyansh & Abhishek Verma bagged the second gold defeating The Netherlands 238-231 at the Archery World Cup, here on Saturday. The men’s compound team missed the world record created by team USA in the 2011 Turin World Cup by just 1 point. Previously, World Champion Indian women’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to foster dairy entrepreneurship and elevate the income of farmers, the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department organized a session on “Enhancing Farmers’ Income through Dairy Development & Value Addition.” This insightful event, part of the Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha-2024 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, aimed to discuss crucial aspects of dairy…
