New Delhi: Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade 2025. The visit underscores the deepening maritime ties between the two close maritime neighbors and reflects a…
Raipur: The 38th Foundation Day celebration of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Bhubaneswar: The tribal communities of Odisha have long been revered as custodians of diverse millet varieties, diligently conserving these local treasures for generations. Recognizing their invaluable contribution, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, in a pioneering effort, has developed a comprehensive standard operating procedure for the recognition, evaluation, and release of these traditional landraces…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed the health sector at the centre of India’s development agenda, with a sharp increase in allocations and a wide-ranging reform roadmap aimed at building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready healthcare system. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to universal health…
Keonjhar: As part of her ongoing visit to Keonjhar district, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Anu Garg, conducted an on-site review of the Anandapur Barrage Project, one of Odisha’s most ambitious irrigation initiatives. The inspection focused on the progress of the project’s two major canal systems and aimed…
Debrigarh: Khersel, a 65-year-old captive elephant under the care of the Hirakud Wildlife Division, passed away on September 2, due to natural causes related to old age. The elephant’s peaceful passing occurred in the presence of a veterinary team from Burla Medical and its longtime mahout, Hemachandra Bhue. Khersel had been receiving medical treatment for…
Bhubaneswar: IPS officer Jagmohan Meena has officially taken charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, succeeding Pinak Mishra. A 2013-batch officer, Meena emphasized his commitment to ensuring law and order while prioritizing citizen-centric policing. Speaking at a press conference after assuming office, Meena highlighted the importance of swift investigations and immediate…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, via video conferencing, inaugurated and dedicated a series of development projects worth over Rs 17,000 crore under the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan’ program.
Bhubaneswar: A preparatory meeting on the impending rainfall was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The meeting was attended by Director of Agriculture Shri Shubham Saxena, IMD Director Smt. Manorama Mohapatra, and OUAT Dean Prof. Prasannajit Mishra. During the meeting, officials from…
Bhubaneswar The ambitious Khurda Road-Balangir New Rail Line Project achieved a significant milestone today with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and Banigochha in Nayagarh district. Spanning 2,620 meters and featuring a 2-degree curve, this tunnel is the longest in Nayagarh district and the second longest in the entire project. The breakthrough,…
