Harvinder Singh Clinches India’s First-Ever Gold Medal in Archery at Paris Paralympics 2024
Paris: Harvinder Singh has etched his name in history by securing India’s first-ever gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
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State Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Urges Swift Completion of EKAMRA Project, Coordination Emphasized
Bhubaneswar: Prithviraj Harichandan, Odisha’s Minister for Law, Works, and Excise, has directed departmental officers to expedite the completion of the pending works related to the EKAMRA heritage project. During a review meeting held today, the Minister emphasized the need for better coordination among the concerned departments to ensure timely progress on the landmark project. The…
Preparations Underway for Bali Yatra 2024 in Cuttack, Scheduled to Begin November 15
Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Bali Yatra, one of Odisha’s most famous cultural and commercial festivals, is set to commence in Cuttack on November 15 this year. Cuttack District Collector, Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, announced the festival’s opening date while sharing details about preparations underway for the event. While the duration of the Bali Yatra is yet to…
Central Team Assesses Bird Flu Outbreak in Odisha’s Puri District
Bhubaneswar: A Central team visited poultry farms in Puri district’s Nimapara block on Wednesday to evaluate the ongoing bird flu outbreak, marking a critical step in controlling the spread of avian influenza in the region. The three-member team, comprising experts from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)—Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Dr. Adhiraj Mishra, and…
Odisha Govt Dissolves All Special Development Councils
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative move, the Odisha government has announced the dissolution of all Special Development Councils (SDCs) across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the decision to disband all 23 councils, effectively ending their operations. The SDCs were originally established by the Naveen Patnaik-led government with the goal of promoting…
Odisha Govt Clarifies No Deadline for Subhadra Yojana Registration
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that there is no deadline for the registration process of the Subhadra Yojana, addressing recent concerns amid a surge in activity at post offices and registration centers. The announcement aims to alleviate the rush for updating Aadhaar cards associated with the scheme. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida officially inaugurated a…
Odisha Marks Milestone with First Export of Dragon Fruit to Dubai
Bhubaneswar:Odisha’s horticulture sector reached a new milestone today with its first-ever export of dragon fruit. From the Biju Patnaik International Airport cargo terminal in Bhubaneswar, four quintals of dragon fruit, organically grown in Patnagarh, Balangir district, were dispatched to Dubai via Indigo Cargo. This export signifies a new chapter for Odisha’s horticulture industry, which has…
Amrit Udyan to Open Exclusively for Teachers on Teachers’ Day
New Delhi: In celebration of Teachers’ Day, the Amrit Udyan will be exclusively open to all teachers tomorrow, September 5, 2024. The garden, which is part of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, will welcome educators through Gate No. 35, located near North Avenue Road. To facilitate their visit, a free shuttle bus service will be available from…
Indian Steel Association Honors Dr. Dasari Radhika with Gender Diversity Award
New Delhi: At the Indian Steel Conclave 2024 held in New Delhi today, the Indian Steel Association (ISA) awarded the prestigious ‘Gender Diversity Award’ to Dr. Dasari Radhika, Deputy General Manager (HR) at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The award, presented by Sri Nagendra Nath Sinha, former…
India Embraces Advanced Materials with Keynote at International Conference in Mumbai
Mumbai: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivered a keynote address virtually at the “International Conferences & Exhibitions on MATERIALS ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY and the synergic HEAT TREAT (HTS)” taking place in Mumbai from September 4-6, 2024. The event, organized by ASM International’s India Chapter, has attracted over 300 participants from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge…