Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting on Sunday at the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office to evaluate the aftermath of Cyclone Dana, directing officials to submit a comprehensive damage assessment report by November 2. The report, he said, will expedite the delivery of assistance to affected residents. Earlier in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a special event marking the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi honoured sanitation workers of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) for their relentless efforts in keeping the city clean. The event, held at Swaminanathan Hall of the Odisha University of…
New Delhi: The School of Business Environment at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, hosted a roundtable consultation in New Delhi today. The event focused on ‘Research & Development (R&D) Expenditure by the top 1,000 listed companies in India’….
New Delhi: In a major boost to urban development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament. The fund will support ‘Cities as Growth Hubs’, ‘Creative Redevelopment of Cities’, and ‘Water and Sanitation’ initiatives, with an initial allocation of ₹10,000…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich and diverse culinary heritage is set to captivate national audiences as Celebrity MasterChef India showcases the state’s iconic dishes for the first time. Odisha’s time-honored delicacies, including the beloved Pakhala platter and the sacred temple cuisine, will be reimagined on the prestigious culinary platform, bringing the essence of Odia food traditions into…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive measure to enhance disaster preparedness, Odisha, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is set to organize a State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical Disaster on 11th January 2024. This strategic drill will encompass 28 identified industries across 10 districts, including Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Kurdha, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada,…
Rourkela: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for each member of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team if they lift the trophy of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 to be held from January 13 to 29 at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. He made the announcement while inaugurating the World…
Bhubaneswar: As February unfolds, Odisha is already feeling the heat, with the mercury soaring to 35°C, signaling hotter days ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates a further rise in temperatures, with warm air flowing into the state due to the El Nino effect. Tuesday witnessed maximum temperatures of 35°C in Odisha, with the minimum…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a slew of irrigation projects collectively valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore during a ceremony on Saturday. The inauguration comprised six projects with a cumulative cost of Rs 131 crore spread across four districts, while foundation stones were laid for an additional…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled its Health Pavilion today at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, with a focus on the theme ‘One Health’—an integrated approach emphasizing the health connections between humans, animals, plants, and ecosystems. The pavilion was inaugurated by Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health)…
