December 24, 2025

National Seminar on Preserving Tribal Languages Through Technology and Multilingualism Held at Visva-Bharati University

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 Santiniketan: A two-day national seminar titled Aadi Vyakhyan 06: Preserving Tribal Languages Utilizing Technology & Indian Multilingualism: Policy & Practices was organized by the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) in collaboration with the Centre for Endangered Languages (CFEL) at Visva-Bharati University. Held in hybrid mode on September 12 and 13, 2024, at Bhasha Bhavana, Santiniketan,…

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Mayurbhanj Gears Up for Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings: Schools and Colleges Closed, Relief Measures in Place

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Baripada: In response to the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall and potential floods on September 14th and 15th, Mayurbhanj District Collector Hema Kanta Say held an urgent virtual review meeting today to assess the preparedness of the district. According to the IMD, a Red Warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, predicting isolated…

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Odisha Seeks Centre’s Support for Maritime Development and World-Class Maritime Institute

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Minister for Commerce & Transport and Steel & Mines, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, has called for the Centre’s support in developing the state’s ports, maritime infrastructure, and establishing a world-class maritime institute or university. Speaking at the 20th Maritime State Development Council meeting in Goa, organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,…

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Puri District Enforces 3-Month Ban on Poultry Farming Due to Bird Flu Outbreak

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Puri: In response to a growing bird flu outbreak, the Puri district administration has imposed a three-month prohibition on poultry farming in the affected areas. The ban covers the Pipili, Delang, Nimapara, and Satyabadi regions, where poultry farming is strictly forbidden within a one-kilometer radius of the identified bird flu zones. The ban also restricts…

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Odisha Launches “Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana” to Boost Milk Production with ₹1,423 Crore Investment

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana” at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The ambitious scheme, backed by a ₹1,423 crore investment over five years, aims to significantly enhance milk production in the state. Majhi highlighted the…

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DRDO Successfully Conducts Preliminary Automotive Trials of Indian Light Tank Zorawar

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New Delhi: In a significant advancement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian Light Tank, Zorawar, on September 13, 2024. The trials, held in challenging desert terrain, underscored the tank’s versatility and its suitability for deployment in high-altitude areas. The preliminary field…

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Odisha Govt Withdraws Proposal to Serve Liquor in Beach Shacks, Reinforces Liquor Ban in Religious Areas

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has withdraws its proposal to permit the sale of liquor in beach shacks on Puri beach, emphasizing a reinforced liquor ban in areas of socio-religious-cultural significance. The decision, announced through a notification by the Excise Department, reflects the government’s commitment to preserving the religious and cultural sanctity of these locations. New…

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Global Technical Consultation Group on AI and Traditional Medicine Concludes with Positive Outlook

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New Delhi: The two-day Global Technical Consultation Group meeting on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Global Health: Advancing Traditional Medicine” concluded on September 12, 2024, with optimistic projections for the release of a technical brief on AI in Traditional Medicine by October 2024. Organized by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in collaboration with the…

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Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Fraudster for Exploiting Women Seeking Second Marriage on Matrimonial Site

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Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime Unit of the CID, Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested Biranchi Narayan Nath from Chhendipada, Angul District, for sexually and financially exploiting several middle-aged women seeking second marriages. Nath, who operated under multiple aliases and fake identities, targeted vulnerable women through a popular matrimonial website. Nath created profiles on the site with…

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