Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major overhaul of its Potato Mission, aiming to significantly enhance potato production and provide stronger support to farmers across the state. Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo, in a press briefing on Saturday, shared the government’s commitment to revitalizing the mission by extending its tenure for three more years…
Bhubaneswar: The IDCO Exhibition Ground came alive with colour, craftsmanship and commerce on Saturday evening with the formal inauguration of Sisir Saras–2026, a mega rural exhibition-cum-market organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department. The event was inaugurated by Minister for Fisheries & Animal Resources…
Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow today on an official visit, marking another chapter in the robust India-Russia relations. Upon arrival at the Vnukovo-II airport, Prime Minister Modi was received by H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, and was accorded a ceremonial welcome. During his visit, Prime…
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were crowned Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) champions after edging past Ranchi Royals 3–2 in a gripping final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, sending home fans into raptures. The title clash saw Alexander Hendrickx score twice in the 4th and 27th minutes, while Dilpreet Singh (25’) added another…
Bhubaneswar: The annual bird census at Chilika Lake commenced today and is set to continue until January 15. To facilitate the census, boating activities for visitors have been temporarily suspended. Approximately 20 teams have been mobilized to conduct a comprehensive count of both migratory and resident birds throughout the Chilika lagoon. In a technological stride,…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the stellar performance of para badminton star Pramod Bhagat in the Asian Para Games 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash prize of Rs 2 crore. Bhagat clinched the gold medal in the para badminton men’s singles SL3 event, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination. Amidst a tough competition, Bhagat emerged victorious…
Goa: National Award-winning actress Nithya Menen captivated audiences with her profound insights on the art of acting during the In-Conversation session titled ‘Character and Actor: The Power of Nuance’ at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Kala Academy in Panaji, Goa. Known for her emotionally resonant performances in films like Thiruchitrambalam and…
New Delhi: In a significant stride toward fostering digital collaboration, an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) has been signed between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Cuba.
Sambalpur: A minor derailment was reported this morning when a trolley of a general coach of Train No. 20831 Mahima Gosain Express derailed near Sambalpur city. The incident occurred at 9:22 AM, just minutes after the train departed from Sambalpur City station at 9:18 AM, heading towards Sambalpur Junction. Railway officials confirmed that the train…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of development projects worth over ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra via video conference today, marking a significant milestone in enhancing India’s infrastructure and youth employability. A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, a cutting-edge institution designed…
