New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Minister of State (I/C) for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, encouraged students of Delhi University to take up the mantle of leading India into a prosperous future, envisioning them as the torchbearers of Viksit Bharat 2047, a goal set by Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a pivotal review meeting of the Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) in New Delhi, emphasizing its integral role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sehkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity Through Cooperation). The meeting witnessed participation from key figures, including Union Ministers…
Bhubaneswar: As temperatures soar across Odisha, the state grapples with a severe heatwave, with several regions recording temperatures of 40°C or higher. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) regional centre in Bhubaneswar reported that at least six places in the state registered temperatures of 40°C or more by 2:30 PM on Tuesday. Bhubaneswar emerged as the…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the Kharif season paddy procurement in Odisha are in full swing as an inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Bardhan Singhdeo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan. The process is set to commence in Bargarh and Sambalpur on November 20 and…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step towards bolstering India’s naval capabilities with the signing of a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, on 13th February 2024 in New Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: In a two-day visit, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Sri Rajiv Kumar and Hon’ble Election Commissioner of India Mr. Arun Goel, conducted a comprehensive review of election preparedness in Odisha. The high-level meetings involved key officials from the state government and enforcement agencies to assess readiness for the…
New Delhi: Hockey India, on Tuesday, introduced a groundbreaking initiative, the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 – 2025, signaling a significant leap forward in the nation’s sporting landscape. The league, designed to showcase talent and elevate the stature of women’s hockey, is structured into two phases, with the inaugural phase scheduled to kick off in…
Bhubaneswar: Enhancing the career progression opportunities for teaching and non-teaching staff in fully aided private colleges, the Odisha Government has announced simplifications to the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set to benefit employees covered under the Odisha Revised Pay Scale Rules, 2017. Under the revised…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) of the Government of India and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, introduced the ‘Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India.’
Bhubaneswar: With temperatures set to rise, the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha on Monday reviewed its preparedness for the upcoming heat wave, directing officials to intensify preventive measures and ensure uninterrupted civic services. The review meeting, held at Kharabela Bhawan, was chaired by Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra,…
