Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards bolstering voter turnout and ensuring voter convenience, the Odisha government unveiled the ‘Mo Booth Aap’ on Wednesday. The launch ceremony, presided over by State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunj Dhal, marked a pivotal moment in empowering voters with accessible and pertinent information. Developed by the Khurda district administration, the ‘Mo…
New Delhi: A devastating earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing at least 812 people and leaving many more injured. As rescue operations struggle to reach remote areas, India has expressed solidarity and pledged humanitarian assistance to the quake-hit nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences through social media on Monday, describing the tragedy…
Bhubaneswar: As the season for picnics approaches, Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena urges the residents of the state to embrace eco-friendly practices by having a plastic-free picnic. To further this initiative, the State Pollution Control Board and the ‘Youth for Water’ social organization are jointly spearheading a comprehensive statewide awareness campaign titled ‘Plastic Free Picnic.’…
Fremantle, Australia: After an arduous 39-day voyage covering 4,900 nautical miles from Goa, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Australia, on 9 November 2024 at 1700 local time. The journey is part of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an ambitious global circumnavigation expedition undertaken by two…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, has significantly increased its gender budget allocation, marking a stronger commitment to women’s welfare and empowerment. The share of the Gender Budget in the total Union Budget has risen to 8.86% in FY 2025-26, up from 6.8% in the…
Delhi: Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, alongside Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, inaugurated the Network Operations Centre at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus today. The newly launched centre boasts indigenously developed security infrastructure designed to identify and…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening tribal enterprises, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED) has entered into strategic partnerships with Meesho, the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization (MGIRI). The Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed on 18th February 2025 during…
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic storm developing in the Bay of Bengal is projected to approach the coasts of West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh on May 26 as a severe cyclone, according to IMD meteorologist Umashankar Das. A well-marked low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is moving northeastwards and is expected to concentrate into a depression…
Bhubaneswar: With the upcoming General and Assembly elections looming in Odisha, the state’s police force has taken proactive measures to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. A dedicated special unit has been set up, aimed at monitoring and curbing the dissemination of false information during the electoral process. Inspector…
Balasore: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday organised the ‘Sushree’ workshop at the Proof and Experimental Establishment in Chandipur, Balasore to promote women’s leadership and participation in science and defence research as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg inaugurated the workshop, which was held under…
