Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik flagged off the 8th trip of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) from Bhubaneswar Railway Station today. This pilgrimage train, approved during the 2023-24 period, will see a total of 1000 pilgrims, including 960 from the districts of Khurdha, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur, and Dhenkanal, along with 40 Escort Officers,…
Bhubaneswar: To boost maritime education and gender inclusivity, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated 26 projects worth ₹67.77 crore across six campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU). The ceremony, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, also saw the laying of the foundation stone for a new Girls’ Hostel-cum-Library building…
New Delhi: Dr. Vivek Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), led a crucial Conference of Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in New Delhi today.
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable example of community-led sustainable tourism, local residents managing ecotourism at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Hirakud Wetland in Odisha have generated a record revenue of ₹5.11 crore in the financial year 2024–25. Their success not only underscores the economic potential of eco-friendly travel but also highlights how responsible tourism can power conservation…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to strengthen digital connectivity and foster seamless financial transactions, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritian Prime Minister Mr. Pravind Jugnauth, will witness the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, as well as RuPay card services in Mauritius.
The 16th edition of Odisha Manaska, the monthly discussion circle by city-based aspiring think tank All Things Odisha, was held on Sunday at the head office of ExtraOdinari and Safe Odisha For Her (SOFH) in Saheed Nagar.
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to alert citizens about the growing menace of cyber fraud, the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has issued a stern warning regarding a new method adopted by cybercriminals to deceive unsuspecting individuals. The latest scam involves fraudulent calls from strangers posing as officials and soliciting personal details under the guise of updating…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the 2nd “Healthcare Summit” of the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) at Hotel Taj, emphasized the critical role of advanced technology in making healthcare accessible and affordable in India. Dr. Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Personnel, Public Grievances…
Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Ramesh Powar has been selected as the head coach of senior India Women’s team that would head next month to England to play one test, three one-day internationals and three T20 internationals. Powar, who had represented the senior India men’s team as an off-spinner in two tests and 31 ODIs, was…
New Delhi: To curb dissemination of obscene and vulgar content, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has coordinated efforts with various intermediaries to block 18 Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms.
