Lagos: Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State, addressed the vibrant Indian community in Lagos, Nigeria, expressing gratitude for their warm welcome and acknowledging their role as a living bridge connecting India to the world.
Kendrapada: The mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles commenced at Gahirmatha beach in Kendrapada on Friday night. On the first day, over 2.45 lakhs, Olive Ridley arrived to lay eggs, informed Divisional Forest Officer, J D Pati. “We witnessed a good number on the first day of mass nesting. We expect more Olive Ridley…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has rolled out the Atal Bus Stand Scheme to develop modern, passenger-friendly bus terminals across the state. The initiative aims to establish state-of-the-art bus stands at district, sub-divisional, and block headquarters, as well as in urban local bodies and key tourist destinations. These facilities will be categorised into A, B, and C…
New Delhi: In a nationwide call to fortify the fight against doping in sports, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched an appeal for athletes, coaches, and the entire sporting community to actively use the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India’s newly introduced ‘Know Your Medicine (KYM)’ app. This innovative tool aims to…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day induction training program for Postgraduate Teachers (PGTs) in History and English began today at the Institute of Management and Advanced Global Excellence (IMAGE) in Shampur, Bhubaneswar. The training, organized by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has brought together 100 PGT teachers from non-government aided higher secondary schools across the…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa hosted a media interaction with the esteemed jury for its International Competition category. Tasked with selecting winners for prestigious awards, including the Golden Peacock for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Male and Female), and the Special Jury Prize, the panel features a…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) in Odisha has taken a significant step to enhance its de-addiction efforts under the ‘DISHA’ scheme. The department will extend financial support to five non-government stakeholders, aiming to strengthen the de-addiction drive in the state. In a pivotal move, the department has…
Bhubaneswar: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has named Dr. Lekhasri Samantsinghar as its candidate for the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming general elections of 2024. Dr. Samantsinghar, known for her extensive contributions to the medical field and her active involvement in community welfare programs, brings a wealth of experience and…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the food distribution sector, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched the Mobile Application of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers today. This initiative aims…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful community-driven movement took shape in Bhubaneswar as concerned citizens, activists, and survivors gathered for the inaugural session of Speak Against Violence, an initiative aimed at confronting the rising incidents of gender-based violence in Odisha.
