Odisha SRC Issues Strict Advisory for Fishermen Amid Cyclone Warning

Bhubaneswar: In light of an impending severe cyclonic storm, Odisha’s Additional Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Padmanav Behera, has directed District Collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore to enforce a strict ban on fishing activities from October 16 to 26. This directive follows a mid-day weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Department…

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Ministry of Coal Initiates Transformative Reforms for Transparency and Inclusivity in Coal Sector

New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal, in a pioneering move towards fostering transparency and inclusivity, has introduced reforms aimed at broadening private sector participation in coal block auctions. These measures are strategically designed to enhance efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in the allocation of coal resources, aligning with the government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and economic…

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National Mining Ministers’ Conference Kicks Off in Konark with Focus on Critical Minerals and Sustainability

Konark, Odisha: The third National Mining Ministers’ Conference commenced today in Konark, marking a significant step toward transforming India’s mining landscape. Organized by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with the Odisha Government, the event brought together Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 14 state mining ministers, senior officials, industry…

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Union Minister Narayan Rane Chairs 16th Governing Council and 15th Annual General Meeting of ni-msme, Approves Key Centers

New Delhi: Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Rane, presided over the 16th Governing Council and 15th Annual General Meeting of the National Institute for MSME (ni-msme) in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister granted approval for the establishment of two pivotal centers at UdyamAlok, ni-msme, Hyderabad, aimed at empowering…

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Yashodhara Mishra to get Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 in Odia

Bhubaneswar: Eminent Odia writer and poet Yashodhara Mishra will get the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 in Odia for her book titled, Samudrakula Ghara. The Sahitya Akademi announced the awards for 2020 in Odia and Malayalam languages today. A jury comprising eminent Odia litterateurs Dr. Binapani Mohanty, Dr. Pratibha Satpathy and Ramakanta Ratha selected Mishra’s book…

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Odisha to Develop Airport-Style ‘Atal Bus Stand’ at Baripada to Boost Urban Mobility and Tourism

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will develop a modern “Atal Bus Stand” with airport-like facilities at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district to enhance passenger convenience, urban mobility and tourism potential, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Tuesday. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the proposed project, the Minister described the new bus terminal…

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