Bhubaneswar: In response to crop loss and property damage caused by unseasonal rainfall between May 27 and May 30, the Odisha government convened a high-level virtual review meeting to assess the impact and strategize compensation for affected individuals. Held at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), the meeting was attended by Deputy Chief…
Adelaide: In a significant development for India-Australia trade relations, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, led the Indian delegation to Adelaide for high-level talks with Senator Don Farrel, Australia’s Minister of Trade and Tourism. The two leaders co-chaired the 19th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting, where they emphasized the vast untapped trade…
Bhubaneswar: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), in collaboration with UNICEF India, has launched TALASH — Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills, and Self-Esteem Hub — a first-of-its-kind digital program exclusively designed for students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the program is set to benefit more…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Concours D’Elegance vintage car exhibition commenced at Baramunda playground in the city on Saturday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event. A stunning collection of 52 vintage and classic cars from seven states is on display at the exhibition, organized in collaboration with Odisha Tourism. The expo features an impressive array…
Rourkela: James Mazarelo’s stellar goalkeeping performance propelled the UP Rudras to a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory over the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 clash at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Monday. Trailing after Enrique Gonzalez’s 13th-minute opener for the Lancers, the Rudras turned the tide in the second…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for the 100% acquisition of Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India) Private Limited by Tata Electronics Private Limited.
Kalol, Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated 19 developmental works and laid the foundation stone for 8 new projects, collectively worth ₹194 crore, in Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The projects span critical infrastructure, education, and community development, marking another milestone in the state’s progressive journey. In his address, Shah highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: The second meeting of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) High Power State Committee was held on Friday, under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and financial performance of RIDF-funded projects in Odisha. The committee reviewed the expenditure incurred on projects listed…
Kochi: In a remarkable display of swift response and maritime expertise, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a sea-air rescue operation to save the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni and its 11 crew members, stranded approximately 80 nautical miles off Kochi, Kerala. The operation, executed amid heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, rescued the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish milk procurement centres in every panchayat under the Kheera Dhara Mission, aimed at providing a convenient platform for farmers to sell milk locally. Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Gokulanand Mallik announced the initiative following a review meeting of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’…
