Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on expenditure and budget utilisation of the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department was held here on Friday under the chairmanship of H&UD Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, with a focus on ensuring timely and effective use of allocated funds. During the meeting, the Minister assessed the progress of financial…
Bhubaneswar: After touring various states in the country, the Hockey World Cup received a grand welcome on its arrival in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Early in the morning, the trophy reached the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), where Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Sulochana Das and other…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Earth Sciences will install three new Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) in Odisha to significantly improve weather forecasting operations, as announced by Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), on Monday. During a special talk series organized to celebrate IMD’s 150th anniversary in Bhubaneswar, Dr. Mohapatra highlighted the…
New Delhi: The Government has permitted the export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighbouring countries, namely Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. This decision comes amidst concerns over lower crop yields in the 2023-24 Kharif and Rabi seasons compared to previous years, coupled with increased demand in the global…
New Delhi: The 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, leading the inauguration. The event brought together Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Shri Murlidhar Mohol, ICAO President Salvatore Sciacchitano, and Secretary of the Ministry…
Puri: In an effort to enhance the experience for pilgrims and tourists visiting Puri for the Rath Yatra, the Puri district administration has launched a new mobile application, ‘Rath Yatra 2024.’ The app aims to provide comprehensive information and services, making it easier for visitors to navigate and access essential amenities during the festival. The…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, underscored the significance of India’s cultural heritage as a unique strength in the global arena, during the 14th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Monuments Authority (NMA) at Bharat Mandapam. Addressing the audience, the Minister emphasized that India’s cultural power, alongside its technological, economic,…
New Delhi: Prof Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), met with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, to deliberate on collaborative ventures, academic projects, and advancements at the university.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to transform Puri, the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath, into a world-class heritage city, while safeguarding its cultural and spiritual identity. A high-level review meeting was held today under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan to…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament today, highlighting the role of education and human capital development as foundational pillars of national progress. The Survey underscored the transformative impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in reshaping India’s education landscape, with significant improvements…
