Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the extension of its free rice distribution scheme until December 2028. This decision aligns with the Union Cabinet’s recent approval to continue supplying free fortified rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) from July 2024 to December 2028. Food Suppliers Minister Krushna Chandra Patra expressed…
New Delhi: In a landmark move set to reshape India’s maritime financing landscape, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)—India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated exclusively to the maritime sector. The inauguration ceremony was also graced by Union Minister of State for MoPSW, Shantanu Thakur,…
Dubai: Half-centuries by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ensured India posted 172/3, the highest total of this Women’s T20 World Cup, against Sri Lanka in a crucial Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. After India had a splendid 98-run opening stand, where Smriti made a 38-ball fifty and Shafali Verma…
New Delhi: In a significant move to address the rising challenges of exam malpractices and leaks, the Centre introduced “The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024” in the Lok Sabha.
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, alongside Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, today launched the fourth tranche of the auction of critical and strategic minerals at a ceremony held at the Scope Convention Centre, CGO Complex. This significant event included several key announcements and…
Mumbai: After facing scrutiny for his absence in Mumbai’s recent quarterfinal against Baroda, Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer is set to return to domestic cricket.
Jerusalem: In a bid to alleviate the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced a daily tactical pause in military activity in select areas, starting Sunday. The pause will take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time each day, and will apply to regions not currently…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to facilitate broader participation in government service entry exams, the Odisha state government is considering an extension of the upper age limit from 32 to 38 years. A proposal in this regard was approved a Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday. The government had earlier increased the…
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, successfully conducted a large-scale Virtual Awareness Program for livestock farmers across Western and Southern States and Union Territories on July 11, 2025. The program was held through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) network and drew participation…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards fostering sports culture and infrastructure development, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, flagged off the First Mahanadi Half Marathon in Sambalpur. The event, initiated at 6 AM, saw a remarkable turnout of over 4000 runners across various categories. Expressing his views during the occasion, Kartik Pandian highlighted…
