Bhubaneswar: In a move to make public transport and tourism services more accessible, the Odisha government on Monday announced the expansion of its Odisha Yatri app with two new features—‘Ama Bus’ ticket booking and online ticketing for Chilika boating at Satapada. The initiative, led by the Commerce and Transport Department, is expected to simplify travel…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing the urgent need for a balanced relationship between human activity and the environment, Odisha on Wednesday observed the International Day for Biological Diversity with a state-level celebration held at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre. The event, organized by the Odisha State Biodiversity Board, brought together policymakers, conservationists, students, and community representatives to…
New Delhi: In a significant interfaith interaction, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil of the Syro-Malabar Church earlier today.
Bhubaneswar: A national-level Chintan Shivir on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jana Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was inaugurated on Monday by Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs and Electronics & Information Technology Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling at Swosti Premium here. In his inaugural address, Dr Mahaling described ABPMJAY as a transformative…
Mumbai: The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 today hosted a compelling panel discussion titled “From Adventure to Revenue: Success Strategies for Content Creators.” The session centered on how digital platforms have democratized content creation, providing creators from diverse backgrounds with opportunities to share their unique stories. Panelists also delved into the rising demand for authentic…
New Delhi: The 52nd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair was inaugurated today by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
New Delhi: India has witnessed record-breaking production levels of key minerals iron ore and limestone in the fiscal year 2023-24, accounting for about 80% of the total mineral production by value under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR). Iron ore production soared to 277 million metric tonnes (MMT) and limestone production reached 450 MMT…
Bhubaneswar: Youth volunteers from different districts of Odisha participated in an interaction with MP Rajya Sabha and Sansad Ratna Awardee 2022 Dr. Amar Patnaik, for an interactive session titled ‘Mainstreaming Young People’s Voices in Public Policy on Climate Change and Environment’ held in Bhubaneswar. The young people who attended the session are part of UNICEF-supported…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, has given the green signal for an investment of Rs. 1014.59 crore for the construction of the pivotal Kharsang-Miao-Vijaynagar – Gandhigram section of NH-913, widely recognized as the Frontier Highway, in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlighting the project’s transformative potential, Gadkari…
New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has mobilised its assets in view of Cyclone Yaas which is expected to hit the Eastern Coast on May 26. All the ashore, afloat and aviation units are on high alert and ICG ships and aircraft have been deployed in Bay of Bengal and Andaman sea. ICG Remote Operating…
