Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has declared the ‘Natural Arch’ near Hemgir in the Sundargarh district of Odisha as Geo Heritage Site. Found in the Chhengapahar reserve forest near Brahmani village of Kendudihi Block, the arch has a length of 30 metres at the base and a height of 12 metres. Its alcove…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the foundation laying ceremony for 19 Instream Storage Structures across 13 districts of Odisha today. The ambitious initiative, which is set to receive an investment of Rs 4,006 crores from the government, aims to empower farmers and enhance water…
Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a comprehensive review meeting at his camp office in Bhubaneswar today to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled from January 8 to 10 at Janata Maidan. The three-day event will witness the participation of several high-profile guests, including President Droupadi…
Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer and a 12-member delegation from the University of Chicago on Saturday visited Krushi Bhavan to review their ongoing research on weather forecast dissemination systems and their effectiveness among Odisha’s farming communities. At a meeting chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department…
New Delhi: In alignment with its commitment to reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, India has positioned the Coal Sector at the forefront of energy conservation and efficiency measures.
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…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to begin paddy procurement for the current Kharif season from November 21, with operations starting in Bargarh district. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari made the announcement following a ministerial meeting on Monday. Highlighting the details, Minister Pujari stated that paddy would be purchased from farmers at ₹3,100 per quintal. This…
New Delhi: In anticipation of the upcoming International Day of Yoga, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized a vibrant countdown event at VigyanBhawan Annexe in New Delhi. The event, attended by Secretary and officers/officials of MDoNER, along with CISF officers and staff posted in VigyanBhawan Annexe, aimed to promote the timeless…
Kohima: The culmination of a three-month-long Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) program, sponsored by the Indian Army, marked a significant achievement for 22 women from Zakhama and adjoining villages in Nagaland. The training took place at the Peri Montessori Teacher’s Training Institute in Kohima. The initiative, facilitated by the Indian Army, aimed to empower women from…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s maritime strength, the Governments of India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale aircraft for the Indian Navy. The agreement covers 22 single-seater and four twin-seater Rafale-Marine jets, along with training systems, simulators, associated equipment, weapons, and performance-based logistics support….
