Bhubaneswar: In a resounding display of support for the ambitious Subhadra Yojana, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida led the ‘Subhadra Swagat Padayatra’ from Unit-III Giridurga Temple to Ramadevi University Square in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Thousands of women marched alongside the Deputy CM to champion self-reliance and empowerment for women in the state. The event, designed…
New Delhi: In a significant move to boost India’s start-up ecosystem, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the abolition of the controversial ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors during her Union Budget 2024-25 presentation in Parliament today. This landmark decision aims to remove financial hurdles for emerging businesses and foster…
Visakhapatnam: In a compelling call for global cooperation, India’s Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, urged the international community to collectively aspire for peace in the democratic and rules-based world order.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a show-cause notice to Kalyan Chaubey asking why he should not be relieved from the post of president of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and the joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This move comes amidst allegations of Chaubey’s alleged defiance of court orders and…
Gujarat: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) successfully intercepted an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea, seizing 173 kg of narcotics and apprehending two perpetrators on board. The operation, carried out with precision and coordination, was initiated based on specific and credible intelligence provided by ATS Gujarat. Utilizing their…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has inaugurated the International Conference titled “Hunger-Free World: Professor M.S. Swaminathan’s Vision for an Evergreen Revolution” at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai. Held on August 7th and 8th, the conference is dedicated to celebrating the transformative work of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, a key…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) held a transformative Orientation Workshop today in the heart of New Delhi, aimed at fortifying its Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) with strategic insights from distinguished experts. The workshop focused on enhancing the SMCC’s capabilities to effectively communicate science and technology (S&T) related…
Puri: In celebration of World Children’s Day, UNICEF Odisha organized a captivating sand art exhibit in Puri on Wednesday, aligning with the 2024 theme, ‘Listen to the Future.’ The artwork, crafted by renowned sand artist Manas Sahoo, featured smiling children’s faces, symbolizing the importance of their voices in shaping the future. Spanning 15 feet in…
Subhranshu Senapati, a young cricketer from Odisha will make his debut in the Indian Premier League 2022. He was sold to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the auction of players held at Bengaluru today. Chennai Super Kings booked Senapati for the team for Rs 20 lakh. He made his first-class debut for Odisha in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy. He was…
Bhubaneswar: The four-laning of 174.5 km long Biju Expressway connecting western and southern parts of Odisha has been approved in the state cabinet meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The Biju Expressway project would cost about Rs 448.02 crore. Informing about the project, Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra said a…
