Community Seed Festival in Ganjam Promotes Indigenous Seed Conservation and Sustainable Farming

Ganjam: The Community Seed Festival, organized by women farmers’ group Snehamandali in Baradasahi village, Buguda Block, brought together 400 farmers and agricultural experts from 30 villages across Ganjam and Nayagarh districts. The festival celebrated indigenous seed conservation, emphasized the importance of organic farming, and encouraged sustainable agricultural practices rooted in traditional knowledge. The event was…

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President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Literary Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan: “Literature is the Mirror of Timeless Human Values”

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today inaugurated a two-day literary conference titled “How Much Has Literature Changed?” at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, reflecting on the enduring power and evolving nature of literature in contemporary society. Addressing a gathering of eminent writers, poets, scholars, and literary enthusiasts, the President expressed her deep…

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Odisha’s Millets Mission Lauded by Central Government

Bhubaneswar: The Central government has commended the Odisha Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment for its outstanding efforts in promoting and reviving millets during the International Year of Millets 2023. The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ to the Odisha Agriculture Department for its significant contributions to the Millets Mission. This…

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Commerce Secretary Visits Norway to Bolster Trade Relations and Push for $100 Billion Investment Under TEPA

Oslo, Norway: Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, embarked on a key visit to Norway on November 22, 2024, aiming to strengthen trade and investment ties and advance the implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year in March. This landmark agreement, involving…

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PM Modi to Launch ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Puri on May 29

Bhubaneswar: To transform Indian agriculture through innovation and grassroots engagement, the Central Government is set to launch the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from the historic city of Puri in Odisha. The nationwide campaign will run from May 29 to June 12, with a focus on promoting agricultural initiatives and empowering farmers across the country. Hon’ble…

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TPCODL Gears Up for Cyclone Dana with Safety Measures and Uninterrupted Power Supply Plan

Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone ‘Dana’ looms over Odisha, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, has activated its comprehensive preparedness plan to ensure public safety and maintain an uninterrupted power supply during the impending storm. TPCODL has initiated its Business Continuity and Disaster Management Plan (BCDMP), which…

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Startup Odisha Hosts Build-Up Event for Utkarsh Odisha 2025 at SOA

Bhubaneswar: The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-SOA Foundation) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University hosted a Build-Up event for Utkarsh Odisha 2025 on Wednesday, organized by Startup Odisha. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, and students from various SOA institutes as part of the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 Awareness Program, which aims…

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