New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing food processing capabilities across the nation, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has given approval for the implementation of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in 713 districts across 35 States and Union Territories.
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu today graced the convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital in the capital, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals to lead with compassion and innovation. In her address, the President emphasized that the medical profession goes beyond being a livelihood, embodying a sacred responsibility to alleviate…
Bhubaneswar: The trailer of the upcoming Odia movie ‘Suka Bhai ra Sholay’ was recently released and it has garnered curiosity among Odia cine lovers. Written and directed by Snehasis Das, the movie is produced by Ram Patnaik and Kaushik Das. The first look of the trailer gives the impression that it could be a remake…
Bhubaneswar: A stone idol of Devi Durga (Mahisasuramardini) with intricate carving has been found by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) while clearing the sanctum sanctorum of the recently discovered temple in the premises of Suka Sari temple complex behind the Bhabani Shankar temple. The idol of the Mahisasuramardini is the central deity of the…
New Delhi: In a major push towards transparency, efficiency, and citizen empowerment in food security, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi today launched three ambitious digital platforms — Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata — aimed at transforming India’s Public Distribution System (PDS). The initiatives mark a significant step…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a wet spell over Odisha this weekend due to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over coastal Bangladesh and its surrounding regions. The system, currently marked by an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, is expected to develop into a…
Bhubaneswar: The low-pressure area expected to form over the Bay of Bengal is unlikely to have a major impact on Odisha, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Manorama Mohanty, Director of IMD Bhubaneswar, stated that the low-pressure system will move in a northwest direction, away from the Odisha coast. Consequently, its effects on the…
Indian railway runned a special train to supply oxygen from steel plants to different parts of the country. The first Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) Oxygen Express with seven empty tankers from Kalamboli Goods Shed in Maharashtra reached at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Visakhapatnam on April 21. 15 tons of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) were loaded…
Bhubaneswar: To support security and ensure a smooth experience for devotees, the Odisha government has started deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras ahead of the highly anticipated Rath Yatra festival in Puri. With millions of pilgrims expected from across India and abroad, authorities are implementing cutting-edge surveillance systems to monitor and manage large gatherings efficiently. Puri…
Mumbai: The Climate Conference 2024, themed “Decoding the Green Transition for India,” convened in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a focus on the transformative role of the private sector, climate tech startups, and institutional investors. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, the event aimed to mobilize financial resources and technical…
