New Delhi: In a significant step toward bolstering India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, held a meeting today with Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in New…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable development, the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department of Odisha has signed three significant agreements with leading institutions. These collaborations aim to address climate change challenges, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods across the state. Under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s…
Umrangso, Assam: Responding to an urgent call for assistance, the Indian Navy has deployed a specialized team to rescue miners trapped in a remote mining site in Umrangso, located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The mission involves one officer and eleven sailors, including expert Clearance Divers renowned for their skills in deep-depth diving…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that a public grievance hearing will soon be conducted in Berhampur, reaffirming the government’s commitment to directly addressing citizens’ concerns. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Bhimpur Advanced (Unnita) High School in Ganjam district on Sunday, Majhi shared that the Chief Minister’s grievance cell will soon commence…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR’s proposal for the continuation of the centrally sponsored scheme, “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP).” The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs. 4,100 crore, will span a period of…
Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone today with the successful maiden flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, using a mobile articulated launcher. The test validated the performance of all…
Bhubaneswar: To provide sustainable income option to women, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Odisha under Gramodyog Vikash Yojana distributed 100 beehives with bee colonies, 100 iron stands, 10 toolkit sets and two food-grade stainless steel honey extractor to 10 members of a women SHG in Naktikani village under Golamunda Block in Kalahandi District. The…
Bhubaneswar: The third day of the Odisha Travel Bazaar unfolded with 55 Foreign Tour Operators (FTOs) engaging in structured meetings with over 50 sellers from Odisha. This vibrant day focused on fostering insightful discussions, creating networking opportunities, and presenting the diverse tourism potential of Odisha to entice potential travelers. Representatives from 16 different countries, including…
New Delhi: As the General Elections 2024 gather momentum, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is setting new records in its crackdown on inducements, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s electoral history. Enforcement agencies have seized a staggering amount exceeding Rs. 4650 crores, showcasing the ECI’s unwavering resolve against the influence of money power…
Cuttack: With an aim to make roads in Odisha, 100 percent road signage compliant, State Transport department is starting a unique initiative of road signage audit in the State. Simple road engineering interventions like provision of appropriate road markings and traffic signs, minor layout changes in the road junctions are proven measures to significantly reduce…
