New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal has announced a significant rise in coal production and dispatch from both captive and commercial coal blocks during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25. Between April 1 and September 30, 2024, coal production surged by 32% year-over-year, with output increasing from 60.52 million tonnes (MT) in H1…
New Delhi: In a landmark move set to reshape India’s maritime financing landscape, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)—India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated exclusively to the maritime sector. The inauguration ceremony was also graced by Union Minister of State for MoPSW, Shantanu Thakur,…
Bhubaneswar: The “UK-India Strategic Trade Workshop: Strengthening Millets Value Chains (State, National, and Global)” was successfully held at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, jointly organised by the University of York and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The workshop aimed to explore ways to enhance Shree Anna (millets) value chains at the state,…
New Delhi: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (MoSJE) under the leadership of Sri Rajesh Aggarwal has made significant progress in empowering Divyangjans through the signing of three crucial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). With the aim of revolutionizing accessibility and information dissemination for persons with disabilities (PwDs), the DEPwD has partnered with esteemed…
Bhubaneswar: Amid escalating potato prices in Odisha, Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra visited a potato storage facility in Aiginia on Friday to evaluate the situation and find solutions. The state has seen a sharp increase in potato prices, with retail costs soaring from Rs 30 per kg on July 20 to Rs 45-50…
New Delhi: Fourteen opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), who faced suspension in the previous session, are set to return for the upcoming Parliament’s Budget session. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that the Chairs in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have agreed to the government’s request to revoke their suspension. The suspension of these 14…
Chandikhole: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crores in Chandikhole, Odisha. These projects span diverse sectors, including oil & gas, railways, road, transport & highways, and atomic energy. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the blessings of Lord Jagannath and Maa…
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural convocation of Central Sanskrit University in New Delhi today, delivering an inspiring address that underscored the significance of Sanskrit in preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage.
New Delhi: The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, underscored the timeless relevance of Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing their role as a guiding compass for the future.
Bhubaneswar: The Queen’s Baton for 2022 Commonwealth Games made a tour of Puri, Konark and Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The Baton commenced its journey from Kalinga Stadium with Olympians Dutee Chand and Sunita Lakra carrying it. It made a historic tour to Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri Blue Flag Beach and Konark Sun Temple. It later arrived…
