Odisha Leads with Bhubaneswar Declaration to Safeguard Sanitation Workers’ Rights

Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its leadership in sanitation reform as the two-day National Conference on “Ensuring Dignity, Safety, and Inclusion of Core Sanitation Workers” concluded in Bhubaneswar with the adoption of the Bhubaneswar Declaration. The declaration signals a collective national commitment to strengthen rights, dignity, and welfare for sanitation workers. Organised under the state’s flagship GARIMA…

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IIMC, IIMCAA Must Join Hands to Upskill Journalists: Prof. Anand Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni body, the IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA), should collaborate more closely to enhance the professional skills of journalists, said Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director of IIMC Dhenkanal, on Saturday. Addressing Connection 2025—the annual alumni meet of the IIMC Odisha Chapter held in Bhubaneswar—Prof. Pradhan emphasized the…

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Odisha Strengthens Heatwave Preparedness Amid Rising Temperatures

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha braces for an intense summer, the Health and Family Welfare Department has ramped up its heatwave preparedness strategy to safeguard public health. Acting on the directions of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, a high-level review meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health,…

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Odisha Govt to Open Cold Storage Facilities in Every Block to Address Rising Vegetable Prices

Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating prices of vegetables across the state, Krushna Chandra Patra, Odisha’s Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, announced plans to establish cold storage facilities in every block of Odisha. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Monday. Minister Patra addressed the rising onion prices, explaining that…

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NMCG Approves ₹400 Crore Projects for Ganga Conservation, Sewage Treatment, and Public Engagement

New Delhi: The 60th Executive Committee Meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by Director General NMCG, approved a series of major projects aimed at enhancing cleanliness, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable development along the Ganga River. These projects focus on sewage management, afforestation, and public awareness initiatives to rejuvenate the river….

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Odisha Achieves Major Gains in Irrigation Efficiency and Farm Income, Reveals Water Resource Study

Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward sustainable water resource management, the Government of Odisha has reported remarkable improvements in irrigation efficiency, farmer income, and agricultural productivity, according to an independent evaluation study shared at a high-level meeting chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting, held on April 25, 2025,…

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Gevra and Kusmunda Mines in Chhattisgarh Rank Among World’s Largest Coal Mines

Chhattisgarh: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, proudly announces that its Gevra and Kusmunda coal mines have secured prominent positions in the global mining landscape. According to the latest rankings released by WorldAtlas.com, Gevra and Kusmunda have clinched the 2nd and 4th spots respectively in the list of the world’s 10…

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MeitY and MCTE Collaborate to Boost Defence Innovation and Self-Reliance

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Military College of Telecommunications Engineering (MCTE) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation and driving technological advancements for defence applications. As part of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, MeitY’s Research and Development (R&D) organizations handed over several indigenously developed products to MCTE,…

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