New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized the significant strides made in the empowerment of women through entrepreneurship, improved living conditions, and enhanced dignity, during the presentation of the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to welcome international athletes as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. With just days to go, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited the venue on Wednesday to review preparations and ensure readiness…
Visakhapatnam: As part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, navies from India, Australia, Japan, and the United States have actively participated in a range of collaborative activities aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and building operational synergy. Coordinated by the Eastern Naval Command, the events have been underway in Visakhapatnam since October 9, 2024, and…
Buenos Aires: Liam Payne, the English singer who rose to global stardom as part of the boy band One Direction, was found dead after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. He was 31. The news of Payne’s death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from fans across the world. In Buenos…
Bhubaneswar: For sustainable urban development, the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha is exploring the use of plastic waste in road construction to curb pollution and promote eco-friendly practices. A high-level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee was held today in Bhubaneswar to chart the way forward. Addressing officials and stakeholders, Padhee underlined…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards youth empowerment, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of the 5T framework and Nabin Odisha, visited Sambalpur, Angul, and Deogarh Districts as per the directive of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. During his visit, he attended the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme, interacting with students from 57 colleges across these districts. The Nua-O Scholarship…
Bhubaneswar: The State Project Management Unit of the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) project organized a Crab Farmers’ and Exporters’ Meet today at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) Campus, Bhubaneswar. The event, aimed at promoting sustainable aquaculture and strengthening market linkages, brought together crab farmers, exporters, government officials, and technical…
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural convocation of Central Sanskrit University in New Delhi today, delivering an inspiring address that underscored the significance of Sanskrit in preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage.
Khadakwasla: In a landmark moment for India’s defence history, the National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed the graduation of its first-ever batch of 17 female cadets during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 148th Course – Spring Term 2025. The grand parade took place at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Maharashtra, where a total…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi. The highlight of the day was the agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by the Namo Drone Didis, with participants from 10 different locations nationwide showcasing their skills simultaneously.
