New Delhi: Australia, USA, New Zealand, Germany, England, Poland and the Netherlands are among 24 countries that have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Noida Indoor Stadium from January 13-19, 2025. A total of 24 countries from all six continents will have…
Jeypore: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi dedicated several development projects and laid the foundation stones for new initiatives in Jeypore, Koraput district, on Sunday. These projects aim to boost healthcare, education, and infrastructure in the region. The Chief Minister inaugurated the new seven-storied building of the Koraput District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), constructed at a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to usher in a new era of healthcare with the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY), which aim to provide health insurance coverage to 3.5 crore people in the state. Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling made the announcement on…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, celebrated globally for his unparalleled contributions to music, passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment in the ICU of a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. Hussain was admitted after experiencing heart-related complications, compounded by blood pressure issues, as confirmed by his close friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. “He…
Bhubaneswar: Animesh Pradhan, who secured the coveted All India Rank 2 (AIR 2) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2023, has been allotted the Odisha cadre. A native of Talcher, Animesh’s journey from a small town to one of the nation’s top bureaucrats is a testament to his perseverance and dedication….
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha proudly announces a significant achievement in its Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047 initiative, having received over 3 lakh citizen inputs through various channels including email, WhatsApp, and the dedicated Odisha Vision website from both India and abroad. This massive public engagement reflects Odisha’s leadership in participatory governance, with a shared…
Gwalior: Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the Geological Survey of India’s (GSI) state-of-the-art Geoscience Museum at the historic Victoria Market Building in Gwalior. The event marked a blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing India’s geological heritage through cutting-edge technology and design. The inauguration ceremony, which featured a ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling, was attended by…
Kolkata: Coal India Limited (CIL) marked a decade of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives with the inauguration of its 3rd CSR Conclave in Kolkata. The event celebrated the company’s significant contributions under India’s CSR legislation, highlighting its steadfast commitment to societal well-being. The Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C V Ananda Bose, inaugurated the event…
Singrauli: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Singrauli-based Coal India subsidiary, has launched an innovative health-centric CSR initiative, ‘CHARAK’ (Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal), under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal. The program aims to provide free treatment for economically weaker patients suffering from life-threatening diseases in the Singrauli region. The scheme offers…
Guwahati: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled a significant policy for Cargo Promotion – ‘Jalvahak’ – aimed at incentivising the movement of long-haul cargo via National Waterways 1 (river Ganga), National Waterways 2 (river Brahmaputra), and National Waterways 16 (river Barak) today. Sonowal flagged off cargo vessels – MV…
