New Delhi: In a major boost to rural water supply infrastructure, the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a significant enhancement in the funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during her Union Budget 2025-26 speech in Parliament today. The total outlay for the Mission has been increased to Rs 67,000 crore, and its implementation…
Nuapada: Reaffirming its commitment to equitable healthcare delivery, the Odisha Government on Monday dispatched a high-level team of medical specialists from SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, to Nuapada district under the Mukhyamantri Bayu Swasthya Seva Scheme (MBSSS). The expert team arrived with essential equipment and medicines and will remain stationed at the District Headquarters…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles, under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), has approved significant funding for startups and educational institutes to boost research, entrepreneurship, and skill development in the technical textiles sector. The decisions were taken during the 10th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting held at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, chaired by the…
Bhubaneswar: Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V is now available for the citizens in Bhubaneswar. After Covaxin, Sputnik V is the second vaccine to be administered in the state capital. Except Bhubaneswar, across the state Covisheild vaccine is being administered to the citizens. At present, the Russian vaccine is being administered only at Care Hospital at…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today extended his best wishes to the contestants from Odisha who are set to participate in the 47th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Lyon, France, from September 10 to 15. Addressing the participants via video conference, Majhi praised the efforts of the ‘Skilled in Odisha’ initiative and highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: Timely and abundant monsoon rains have given a significant boost to kharif crops this year, particularly benefitting key horticultural crops like onion, tomato, and potato. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s assessment in collaboration with state governments, the targeted area for kharif sowing of these major vegetables has seen a notable increase compared to…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the upcoming crucial World Cup qualifiers, the Indian senior men’s football team is set to embark on a four-week training camp in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Under the guidance of head coach Igor Stimac, the national team will convene in the picturesque city of Bhubaneswar within a fortnight, commencing their training sessions on…
Bhubaneswar: The OdiaPreneur Smart Odisha Hackathon 3.0, a state-level initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurial skills among young learners, is set to engage thousands of Higher Secondary students across Odisha. The hackathon is being jointly organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), IIT Bhubaneswar’s Research and Entrepreneurship division, and UNICEF. Marking the…
Mumbai: To bolster innovation and sustainability in India’s agricultural sector, the Government is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE). This initiative aims to support start-ups and agripreneurs through investments in sector-specific, sector-agnostic, and debt Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), as well as direct equity support to start-ups working in agriculture…
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians (MI) showcased their dominance in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium. Led by Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance, MI restricted RCB to 196 runs on a batting-friendly wicket, paving the way for a convincing victory. Opting…
