Bhubaneswar: The Department of Youth Affairs has launched the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign for 2024, a nationwide cleanliness drive that runs from September 17 to October 2. With the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata,” the campaign aims to instill a deep sense of environmental responsibility among India’s youth, with volunteers from the MY Bharat initiative…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a leading state in urban transformation, registering strong progress under the AMRUT 2.0 with significant advancements in water supply and infrastructure development across cities. Launched in October 2021 and extended till March 2027, the mission focuses on universal water access, rejuvenation of water bodies, and improved urban services. In Odisha,…
New Delhi: To extend the impact of this initiative, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) launched a monthly nationwide Webinar Series titled “Anubhav Awardees Speak” in November 2022..
Bhubaneswar: To attract tourists, the Odisha government is planning to install the longest ropeway in Chilika lake under the ‘Parvatmala’ scheme of the central government. As per the plan prepared by the Works Department, there will be two ropeways over Chilika. The longest one would be 5.3 km from Prayagi Krushnaprasad Road (Nandala – Krushnaprasad)…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has initiated efforts to position its tourism destinations on the global map, with the State Government beginning preparations to develop world-class tourism hubs under the “One State – One Global Destination” vision of the Government of India. To take the initiative forward, Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday chaired…
Mumbai: The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, graced the 1st convocation of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai.
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department’s regional centre in Bhubaneswar has raised concerns over heat wave conditions in 11 districts of Odisha, prompting a yellow warning for the next three days beginning Thursday. The districts under the yellow warning are Nayagarh, Boudh, Kandhamal, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Dhenkanal. In an official statement,…
New Delhi: In a significant initiative to promote the ancient Siddha system of medicine, Dr. Munjpara Mahendra Bhai, Union Minister of State for Ayush and Women and Child Development, flagged off the ‘Siddha Wellness Rally & Awareness Campaign’ (SWARC) from Ayush Bhavan.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to Odisha’s economic landscape, the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) has approved 31 innovative projects worth ₹4,954.26 crore at its 131st meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects are expected to generate 24,162 new jobs, spanning diverse sectors and reinforcing Odisha’s position as a premier investment…
Chennai: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, today. In a significant move to bolster maritime security and environmental protection, he also virtually launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre, located at Chennai Port, and the Coast Guard Air Enclave…
