New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conveyed his appreciation to President Emmanuel Macron for his participation in India’s Republic Day celebrations. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude through a post on social media.
New Delhi: In a significant step towards embracing digital technologies for socio-economic surveys, the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). This collaboration marks the initiation of the…
Bhubaneswar: Flood management, inter-state river disputes, infrastructure projects and digital governance dominated discussions at the 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council, where Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal reviewed key regional issues and agreed to strengthen coordination for their timely resolution. The meeting, held at the State Convention Centre in Lok Seva…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in defence research and development, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The agreement aims to enhance technological innovation and self-reliance in critical defence capabilities…
Puri: Emphasising community-led conservation and wider public participation in preserving Odisha’s rich cultural legacy, the Puri Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) organised a heritage orientation programme at the Youth Hostel in Puri, encouraging members to actively take up the role of heritage ambassadors. Around 40 Life Members of…
Mumbai: In a significant step toward advancing India’s creative economy and fostering world-class talent in the media and entertainment industry, the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. (MFSCDCL), and the Indian Institute of Creative…
Bhubaneswar: The sacred five-day Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj began with great spiritual zeal on Saturday, marking the auspicious occasion of Ashokastami. The age-old tradition unfolded in Bhubaneswar as Lord Lingaraj’s majestic chariot rolled out in the afternoon, following an array of elaborate rituals that commenced in the early hours of the morning. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: Security forces recovered a cache of concealed arms, ammunition and explosive materials believed to belong to Maoist cadres during a coordinated search operation in Kandhamal district, police said on Tuesday. The operation was launched on June 16 based on specific intelligence inputs regarding hidden Maoist materials in forested areas spanning Sitagurha, Ganjugurha, Kutibarhi, Gudrikya…
Manesar: In a major boost to India’s logistics and infrastructure capabilities, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated the country’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Manesar facility in Haryana. The new terminal is set to revolutionize automobile transportation by…
Bhubaneswar: Paddy procurement under the ongoing Kharif season has commenced across 18 districts of Odisha, enabling a large number of farmers to sell their produce at nearby mandis. So far, 2,71,318 farmers have participated in the procurement process, with payments successfully credited to the bank accounts of 1,85,820 farmers. According to official data, an amount…
