New Delhi: A delegation from the Royal Government of Bhutan, led by Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, to discuss key issues concerning air quality, climate change, forests, natural resources, wildlife, and renewable energy. During the meeting, Kirti…
Bhubaneswar: The Health Department of Odisha has reported the identification of two cases of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in the state. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, Director of Health Services, Odisha, shared insights into the two cases that have raised concerns. The first individual, a Sundargarh resident with a recent travel history to Kerala,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched a major initiative to revive and modernize the historic Aska Cooperative Sugar Mill, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announcing the formation of a dedicated task force. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday, where the Chief Minister emphasized the mill’s importance…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, today inaugurated a day-long conclave on ‘Waste Recycling & Climate Change 2025’, organized by the Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India (REIAI). The event brought together over 200 delegates, including environmental scientists, waste management professionals, and policymakers, to discuss the urgent need…
New Delhi: The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) conducted the 4th and 5th editions of the National e-Governance Webinars (NeGW 2023-24) to provide a platform for public administrators to present their initiatives that have received the prestigious National Award for Excellence in e-Governance. The webinars aimed at fostering greater learning, dissemination, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odia feature film Adieu GODARD, has been selected for the prestigious 10th Asian Film Festival of Barcelona where it will have its Spanish Premiere. Organized by the Spanish Ministry of External Affairs and the city councils of Madrid and Barcelona, the festival will take place from October 26 to November 6. The film is…
Bhubaneswar: Neeta Chaudhari, President of the Air Force Family Welfare Association, inaugurated Umeed Niketan, an advanced therapy centre for children with special needs, at the Base Repair Depot (BRD) Air Force Palam on May 17. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several esteemed dignitaries, including Air Commodore Harsh Bahl, Air Officer Commanding of the Depot,…
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification prohibiting the import of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan to India. The new directive, effective immediately, halts imports from Pakistan directly or through any other trade route. The prohibition was announced via…
New Delhi: In a first-of-its-kind move, the IPL has announced the dates for the next three seasons. The 2025 season is set to run from March 14 to May 25, followed by the 2026 season from March 15 to May 31, and the 2027 season from March 14 to May 30. In an email to…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department in its latest update informed that the Cyclonic storm Mocha has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic storm. The system is likely to hit Bangladesh-Myanmar coast with maximum speed of 165 kmph. It lay centered near latitude 12.2 N and longitude 88.0 E about 520 km west of Port Blair 1100…
