New Delhi: Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, and Premier of Saskatchewan Province of Canada, H.E. Mr. Scott Moe, engaged in discussions today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, aiming to enhance the ongoing trade relationship between Saskatchewan and India. Saskatchewan has established itself as a consistent and reliable supplier of…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a historic decision, the Kerala State Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution to rename the state from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented the resolution, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic significance of the proposed name change. The resolution received overwhelming support from members across both the opposition and treasury benches….
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has severely impacted the electrical infrastructure across Odisha’s districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur, causing widespread power outages. In response, distribution companies (DISCOMs), under government instructions, have mobilized extensive manpower and resources to accelerate restoration efforts. By 2 p.m. today, power restoration was already underway for approximately ten lakh consumers….
Bhubaneswar: To ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality, the Odisha government and the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) have decided to conduct regular quality checks on Mahaprasad and ghee at the iconic Puri Jagannath Temple. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, addressing the media on Friday, emphasized that the decision comes in the wake…
New Delhi: The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at revolutionizing healthcare in India through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The signing ceremony, held in the presence of Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, saw the collaboration between NHA and IIT…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will administer Covid Vaccination to over 25 lakh children in the age group of 15-18 years, informed Family Welfare Director and state vaccination in-charge Dr Bijay Panigrahi on Monday. Registration for 25.53 lakh children will soon begin on COWIN, camps will be held in various schools and colleges for the vaccination drive. “We…
Hyderabad: In a decisive encounter at the GMC Balayogi Stadium, Punjab FC emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 triumph over Hyderabad FC in Round 17 of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season. Goals from Luka Majcen and Madih Talal in each half propelled The Shers to their fourth win of the season, positioning them at…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone ‘Dana’ looms over Odisha, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, has activated its comprehensive preparedness plan to ensure public safety and maintain an uninterrupted power supply during the impending storm. TPCODL has initiated its Business Continuity and Disaster Management Plan (BCDMP), which…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating prices of vegetables across the state, Krushna Chandra Patra, Odisha’s Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, announced plans to establish cold storage facilities in every block of Odisha. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Monday. Minister Patra addressed the rising onion prices, explaining that…
Bhubaneswar: In response to a surge in dengue cases, the Odisha government has initiated a comprehensive surveillance programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease across the state. The Health Department on Tuesday issued directives to District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to identify high-incidence areas from the past five years and conduct thorough surveys…
