New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian deaf sports team on Monday, celebrating their historic success at the 10th Asia-Pacific Deaf Games in Kuala Lumpur. The team returned with a record-breaking 55 medals, marking an 11-fold increase from their five-medal performance in the…
Bhubaneswar: The 36th Dashboard Review Meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, to assess the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives across the state. Held at the Department’s Conference Hall, the review meeting focused on OUIDF-assisted…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a three month house-to-house survey to identify persons with COVID symptoms and co-morbid conditions. ASHAs and Anganwadi workers will carry out the survey from May 24. An additional incentive of Rs 1,000 per month for the three months will be given for this. The ASHAs, engaged to…
Bhubaneswar: After touring various states in the country, the Hockey World Cup received a grand welcome on its arrival in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Early in the morning, the trophy reached the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), where Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Sulochana Das and other…
Vientiane: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Lao PDR. This marked the first meeting between the two defence ministers since the recent disengagement agreements between India and China, following the discussions between…
New Delhi: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) proudly marks a significant achievement, reaching a milestone of serving eight crore customers.
Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing potato shortage in the state, the Odisha Government has announced a new initiative to import potatoes from Uttar Pradesh via trains. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement on Sunday, stating that the government is working on arrangements to bring in the tuber…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to the earnest request from Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Medical Students for a stipend increase, Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has given his approval for the enhancement of stipend amounts. Recognizing the pivotal role these students play in healthcare services, the Chief Minister has sanctioned revised stipend rates, effective immediately. Following this enhancement,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha capital is in its final phase of preparations to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, slated for January 8. With thousands of overseas Indians expected to attend, the state government is pulling out all the stops to ensure a seamless and memorable experience. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra led…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Seven Indian U-22 boxers, including Olympics-bound boxer Preeti, clinched gold medals as the Indian contingent concluded their highly successful campaign with an impressive 43 medals at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 here on Tuesday. The Indian boxers secured 12 gold, 14 silver and 17 bronze medals to finish with…
