SpaceX Launches Mission to Retrieve Stranded Astronauts from ISS After Boeing’s Starliner Malfunctions

Cape Canaveral: SpaceX successfully launched a mission on Saturday to retrieve two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) following technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft earlier this month. The latest SpaceX Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, aims to bring…

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Empowering Girls: WSC Witnesses Remarkable Surge in Skill Development Enrollment in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable trend, young girls in Odisha are increasingly embracing skill development programs, showcasing a growing determination to achieve independence and career success. The surge in enrollment statistics at the World Skill Center (WSC) highlights a promising shift, as more girls actively participate in skill development initiatives, securing opportunities in both national and…

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Odisha Health Department Gears Up for Ratha Yatra 2025: Comprehensive Medical Preparedness Reviewed

Bhubaneswar: With the world-famous Ratha Yatra 2025 approaching, the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha has ramped up preparations to ensure smooth medical services during the grand festival in Puri. In a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan yesterday evening, Aswathy S., Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, reviewed the department’s readiness and laid…

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OMC MD Sudhansu Mohan Samal Reviews Progress, Sets Priorities for Enhanced Operations

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Managing Director Sudhansu Mohan Samal chaired a review meeting today with Functional Directors and Sectional Heads to evaluate the progress of various sections and address critical issues impacting the corporation’s operations. During the meeting, Sectional Heads provided concise updates on key challenges and achievements. The MD emphasized the importance of…

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Over 8,100 Child Marriages Reported in Odisha in Six Years, Assembly Informed

Bhubaneswar: Despite ongoing awareness campaigns and stringent legal measures, Odisha has recorded over 8,100 child marriages in the last six years, the Odisha Assembly was informed on Saturday. In a written response to a question raised by BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development…

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Lauds Increase in Pulses Cultivation During Kharif Season

New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressed his satisfaction with the significant increase in the area of pulses cultivation during the ongoing Kharif sowing season. Reviewing the progress of Kharif crops at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today, the Union Minister noted a remarkable over fifty…

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Debi Prasad Mishra Appointed As Deputy Secretary of Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar – In a strategic move to bolster the administrative team in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the Odisha government has appointed Debi Prasad Mishra, Deputy Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H & UD) department, as the new Deputy Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The appointment was announced through a notification…

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20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela to Begin in Bhubaneswar on Feb 14, Over 900 Stalls, 30 Lakh Footfall Expected

Bhubaneswar: The 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela, one of Odisha’s largest exhibitions celebrating handlooms, handicrafts and indigenous products, will be held from February 14 to 26 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, with participation from artisans and weavers across 20 states of India. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Gita Govinda Sadan, where…

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