Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Department of Water Resources has set an ambitious target to utilize 60% of its budget by the end of the third quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, in line with guidelines issued by the Department of Finance. This directive was emphasized by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) Anu Garg during a review…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a formal complaint at Baselisahi Police Station against the illegal encroachment and attempted transfer of land belonging to Lord Jagannath in Matitota Mauza, Puri. The SJTA reported that 109 plots under Khata No-38 in Matitota Mauza have been targeted for encroachment. In response, the administration has…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) Odisha Chapter, OSASICON 2024, was held today at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The event brought together esteemed medical professionals, including Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Puri MP Dr. Sambit Patra, and other experts from the medical field. Addressing the gathering, Dr….
New Delhi: The Press Council of India marked National Press Day 2024 with a grand celebration at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The event, graced by Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dr. L. Murugan, along with Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Chairperson of the Press Council of India, brought together prominent figures to reflect on…
Dhar: On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, November 15, 2024, the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai Patel, and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled a commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the “Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047” initiative. The ceremony, held at PG College, Dhar, highlighted the state’s commitment to eradicating sickle cell anemia, particularly among tribal communities. The…
Rajgir: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding 3-0 win against China in their penultimate group stage match at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The victory at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium solidified India’s position at the top of the table and further elevated Deepika, who now leads the tournament’s goal-scoring chart with…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the 2025 Men’s Champions Trophy tour will start in Islamabad on Saturday. The trophy will also be displayed in the city’s famous landmarks like Daman-e-Koh, Faisal Mosque, and the Pakistan Monument, with legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar marking his presence. The trophy tour is a promotional event before every…
New Delhi: Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), the national federation promoting sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities, has announced a 16-member squad that will represent the country in the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, to be held from November 18 to 22 here at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex. The squad consists of eight athletes…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hockey Team etched its name in history by winning the gold medal at the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship. The team delivered a stellar performance, defeating Team Haryana 5-1 in the final held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, along with Principal Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish milk procurement centres in every panchayat under the Kheera Dhara Mission, aimed at providing a convenient platform for farmers to sell milk locally. Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Gokulanand Mallik announced the initiative following a review meeting of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’…
