Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of avian diversity and natural beauty, the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, inaugurated the much-anticipated 4th Edition of the National Chilika Birds Festival at Lok Seva Bhawan today.
Noida: Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the SARAS Ajeevika Mela 2025 at Noida Haat, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today. The event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, who highlighted the Mela’s crucial role in empowering rural women entrepreneurs and promoting…
Bhubaneswar: To boost Odisha’s industrial growth, the state government has approved 15 large-scale projects with a combined investment of ₹3,353.15 crore. The approvals were granted during the 132nd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects are expected to generate 4,637 job opportunities across sectors, marking a…
Dholavira: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dholavira in Kachchh district, Gujarat, today, appreciating the meticulous conservation efforts undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to preserve this ancient Harappan city. Accompanied by the Governor of Gujarat and other dignitaries, the President expressed deep admiration for the architectural…
Port Victoria, Seychelles: As part of her long-range deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on June 26, 2024. The visit coincides with the celebration of the 48th National Day of Seychelles on June 29, 2024. An Indian Navy marching contingent and the…
New Delhi: The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), held the Data User Conference on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 today in New Delhi. The event brought together distinguished guests and a diverse array of participants to explore the insights and applications of the survey,…
New Delhi: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari made a significant visit to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington on March 22. Addressing student officers from both the Indian Armed Forces and Friendly Foreign Countries undergoing the 79th Staff Course, as well as the permanent staff of DSSC, the CAS delivered insights into the challenges facing the Indian Air Force (IAF) and its strategic direction.
New Delhi: In a ceremonial event, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, bestowed Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2024 upon deserving recipients. The Civil Investiture Ceremony-II took place today at the illustrious Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Distinguished dignitaries, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union…
Bhubaneswar: World Organ Donation Day was commemorated today at the Conference Hall of Loka Seva Bhawan, where the state of Odisha recognized the invaluable contributions of deceased organ donors. The event aimed to encourage the public to save lives by pledging to donate their healthy and valuable organs after death. Health and Family Welfare Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing agricultural infrastructure, a high-level meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, KV Singh Deo, to discuss the establishment of cold storage facilities across Odisha. The meeting aimed to accelerate efforts to ensure proper storage of agricultural produce and…
