Bhubaneswar: Asit Kumar Tripathy has stepped down from his role as the chairman of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC). The state government officially confirmed the acceptance of his resignation today. According to an order issued by the Planning and Convergence (P&C) Department, “The resignation of Asit Kumar Tripathy, chairman of the Western Odisha Development…
Cuttack: Renowned author Santanu Kumar Acharya has been selected for the prestigious Utkal Samman award, the highest honor bestowed by the Utkal Sahitya Samaj. The award recognizes Acharya’s significant contributions to literature and his lasting impact on the literary world. The Utkal Samman is part of a series of prestigious awards instituted by the Utkal…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to unveil an exclusive Melanistic Tiger Safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district, offering tourists and visitors a unique opportunity to witness the rare and majestic melanistic tigers found exclusively in the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik shared this exciting development in a post on X. Glad to announce…
New Delhi: The Minister of Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the Curtain Raiser for the World Telecom Standardization Assembly Delhi 2024 (WTSA 2024) and India Mobile Congress (IMC 2024) during a ceremony held today. The prestigious International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) WTSA event is scheduled from October 15 to 24, 2024, with a Global Standards Symposium (GSS…
New Delhi: To promoting healthier eating habits, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to display nutritional information regarding total sugar, salt, and saturated fat in bold letters and larger font sizes on labels of packaged food items. This decision was made during the 44th meeting of the Food…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the agricultural sector, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, announced several significant measures for farmers’ welfare and development on Saturday. Key among these initiatives is the establishment of cold storage facilities across 58 subdivisions in the state, which is expected to greatly benefit farmers by preserving their produce and reducing post-harvest losses….
New Delhi: The Sindhu Shikhar car rally, an ambitious expedition from Delhi to Leh and back, was flagged off by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, the Chief of Personnel, on June 10, 2024, from New Delhi. The primary objective of this rally is to raise awareness about India’s rich maritime heritage and promote maritime consciousness in…
Ranchi: In a dramatic turn of events in Ranchi, Dhruv Jurel and India’s spin trio orchestrated a remarkable comeback on the third day of the Test match against England.
Itanagar: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday launched the “Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People’s Plan,” a comprehensive initiative aimed at advancing conservation efforts and fulfilling the objectives of the Pakke Declaration. The strategy sets a roadmap for achieving National Biodiversity Targets while empowering local communities to take an active role in…
Bhubaneswar: Reigning champions, the Netherlands Women’s Hockey Team, landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Sunday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 matches in India. Currently second on the points table with nine points from four games, the Dutch side is set to face England in their opening match of…
