Ganjam: In the coastal village of Digipur in Ganjam district, Menaka’s story stands as a testament to the strength and resilience required for a woman to break free from traditional constraints and achieve financial independence. Determined to provide her children with a good education, Menaka took transformative steps to secure the necessary funds, overcoming numerous…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is set to host the 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar from February 24 to 27. The event aims to promote Odisha as a premier tourism destination by highlighting its cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and diverse travel…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow at the demise of veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former MLA V. Sugnana Kumari Deo. Taking to social media, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik penned his heartfelt condolences, saying, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the esteemed politician and former MLA…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address key administrative, security, and developmental concerns in the state. The meeting, which was attended by Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and senior officials from various departments, was focused on reviewing critical issues and setting the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a regional conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ at Vigyan Bhavan today. Organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the conference focused on combating drug trafficking and its impact on national security, with a special emphasis on eight northern states and union…
Bhubaneswar: To promote animal welfare, Gokulananda Mallick, Odisha’s Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, distributed financial assistance to registered goshalas in the state on Friday. The event was held at the Swaminathan Hall, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), where Mallick emphasized the importance of safeguarding the health and security of animals and…
Puri: The festive spirit of Raja Parba blended with spirituality and heritage as participants of the 22nd edition of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) embarked on a unique experiential journey to explore the philosophy of Kriya Yoga and Puri’s lesser-known cultural landmarks. As part of the heritage walk, participants visited Hariharananda Gurukulam at Balighat, where they…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bolstering higher education and research in India, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled a series of key initiatives while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25 in Parliament today.
New Delhi: Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) decided to reinduct ace recurve Archer Deepika Kumari to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core list, a decision made with the Paris Olympics looming within a span of less than 100 days. Deepika, who had taken a maternity break, recently made a comeback and has been…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Steel and Mines Department’s work procedures on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for enhanced production and revenue generation from the state’s mineral resources. During the meeting, Surendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government for Steel and Mines, provided a detailed overview of the…
