Bhubaneswar: A delegation of Odisha MLAs met President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. The legislators from BJD, Congress, and BJP congratulated Murmu for being elected as the 15th President of India. She belongs to the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. They also felicitated her during the meeting and presented an artifact…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to strengthen the digital capabilities of the startup ecosystem, Startup Odisha—an initiative under the MSME Department, Government of Odisha—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PhonePe Private Limited, one of India’s leading digital payment platforms. The signing ceremony was held at the O-Hub Building in Bhubaneswar. The MoU was…
Bhubaneswar: On behalf of the Health and Wellness Group of The Odisha Society of The Americas (OSA-HWG), Dr Nitin Doshi and his wife Dr Chandini Doshi donated a Covid Testing cum vaccination Van to the health department of Odisha government, in memory of their parents Kanaiyalal and Ichhagouri Doshi. Actor Sabyasachi Mishra, as the goodwill…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Millets Mission, pioneered by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha, has earned praise from the national policy think tank, NITI Aayog. Recognized for its role in enhancing ragi (finger millet) production and creating new income streams for farmers in Lamtaput block of Koraput district, the mission has…
New Delhi: DME Development Limited (DMEDL), a fully-owned subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully raised ₹775 crore through the issuance of its first-of-its-kind Green Bonds in the roads and highways sector. The groundbreaking initiative highlights a shift towards sustainable infrastructure development. NHAI Chairman, Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS, lauded the response…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its air connectivity with the introduction of direct flights linking the state to nine major cities across India. The state government announced today that these services would commence in the first week of January 2025, providing a significant boost to regional connectivity and economic development. According to a statement…
Bengaluru: In an electrifying TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against Gujarat Titans (GT) with a thrilling four-wicket win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s stellar bowling performance restricted GT to 147 runs, laying the foundation for a successful run chase led by a dominant start from their…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant stride in Odisha’s journey towards clean and sustainable energy, the State Government has granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 149.97 MW. The projects, with a total proposed investment of ₹1,191.47 crore, were approved during the 10th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting held under the…
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), a landmark initiative to promote digital literacy in rural India, has surpassed its ambitious target of training 6 crore individuals. By the scheme’s conclusion on March 31, 2024, a total of 6.39 crore rural citizens, representing one individual per household, were empowered with digital skills,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at augmenting the tiger population, the Odisha forest department has announced plans to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT), including four tigresses, to the state from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of October this year. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) informed about the initiative, highlighting…
