Apulia, Italy: On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the French Republic H.E. Emmanuel Macron held a significant bilateral meeting. The discussions marked the first high-level engagement between the two leaders since PM Modi assumed office for the third consecutive term. The meeting focused on…
Bhubaneswar: While flipping through the pages of a newspaper we often come across a cartoon based on various issues or themes. In Odisha, most of these cartoonists are male who excelled in the field and have created a name for themselves. However, recently a female cartoonist is making a buzz in the cartoon world of Odisha….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is intensifying preparations for the disbursement of funds under the fourth phase of its flagship Subhadra Yojana, with the first installment set to be released on December 25. The scheme, which aims to financially empower women, has already distributed the first installment of ₹5,000 each to over 80 lakh beneficiaries across…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department of the Odisha government has introduced revised guidelines for extending cash awards to sportspersons, coaches, para, and differently-abled athletes for their outstanding performances in national and international sports competitions. Under the updated guidelines, the maximum quantum of cash awards for a sportsperson’s lifetime has been set at ₹9.00…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to expedite the implementation of Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects across Odisha, a high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary. This marks the second meeting of the committee formed to ensure timely execution of the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: The IDCO Exhibition Ground came alive with colour, craftsmanship and commerce on Saturday evening with the formal inauguration of Sisir Saras–2026, a mega rural exhibition-cum-market organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department. The event was inaugurated by Minister for Fisheries & Animal Resources…
New Delhi: In a remarkable celebration of the Republic Day, the Chairpersons of approximately 250 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and their spouses, hailing from various parts of the country, were accorded the honor of being “Special Guests” at the Republic Day Parade 2024 held at Kartavyapath.
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to combat Maoist violence, Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania has outlined a comprehensive plan to strengthen anti-Naxal operations in Kandhamal district. The DGP’s strategy aims to address the recent uptick in Maoist activity as groups seek refuge in the region after being driven out of neighboring Chhattisgarh….
New Delhi: India and Australia today reiterated their shared commitment to regional peace and security during a bilateral meeting between Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi. The meeting underscored the growing defence cooperation between the two nations and featured a wide-ranging dialogue on…
Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in a grand ceremony in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, today, marking a significant milestone for the state. Addressing the gathering, he described Uttarakhand as “resplendent with the energy of the youth” and highlighted the unique significance of hosting the Games during the state’s 25th anniversary. He noted…
