New Delhi: In a major step towards integrating agriculture, nutrition and healthcare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on Monday jointly launched “SEHAT – Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation”, a national mission aimed at improving public health through agriculture-based interventions. The initiative was launched…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a wet spell over Odisha this weekend due to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over coastal Bangladesh and its surrounding regions. The system, currently marked by an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, is expected to develop into a…
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) has called for public input to ensure that policies and initiatives concerning the LGBTQI+ community are both inclusive and effective.
Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, assessed various schemes and activities under the Department of Mission Shakti, emphasizing its pivotal role in the state’s development. During the session, Parida acknowledged the substantial progress Mission Shakti has made in empowering women across Odisha. She highlighted the initiative’s significant…
Lausanne (Switzerland): India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have maintained their positions in the top 10 of the FIH World Rankings following their performances in the FIH Pro League matches held in Bhubaneswar. The latest rankings, released on Tuesday, placed the Indian men’s team at fifth, while the women’s team secured the ninth spot. During…
New Delhi: In a year dominated by big-budget blockbusters like “Kantara” and “KGF: Chapter 2,” the 70th National Film Awards that was announced today by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, reflected the popular sentiment. Odia film “Daman,” a critically acclaimed movie based on real-life incidents, has won the prestigious Best Odia Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards, announced on Friday.
Gurugram: The International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024), jointly organized by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University, concluded on a high note. Held over two days at Gurugram University, the event highlighted the fusion of traditional wisdom with modern science to address contemporary challenges. The…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 in New Delhi today, emphasizing the transformative role of forensic science in India’s evolving criminal justice system. The summit, hosted by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), centered on the theme “Role of Forensic Science in…
Patiala: Ace Sprinter Dutee Chand from Odisha has set a new national record in women’s 100 metre race at the Indian Grand Prix-4 organized by the Athletics Federation of India held in Patiala on Monday. Dutee broke her own national record by clocking 11.17 seconds in the 100 metre race. However, she could not achieve…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from Grant Thornton Bharat, a leading global consulting firm, met Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on December 6, 2024, to discuss innovative strategies for enhancing the state’s agriculture and energy sectors. The meeting, held in the presence of Principal Secretary Energy, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Principal Secretary Agriculture…
