Bhubaneswar: Odisha Football Club’s (OFC) Women’s team (OFCW) is going to participate in its first-ever Hero Indian Women’s League-2023 (Hero IWL). The Hero Indian Women’s League, founded in 2016, is India’s first professional football league for women. With 16 teams from across the country participating, the 2023 edition will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The…
Keonjhar: Fertile soil and reliable water sources are vital for successful farming, and the state government is making significant strides in promoting soil and rainwater conservation in Keonjhar district. Through the ‘Integrated Watershed Management’ program, supported by the Odisha Mineral Bearing Area Development Corporation (OMBADC), farmers are gaining access to resources that boost agricultural productivity…
Bhubaneswar: Over the past seven years, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been leading a commendable initiative named ‘Nanhe Faristey,’ dedicated to rescuing children in need of care and protection across various Indian Railway Zones. From 2018 to May 2024, the RPF has successfully rescued 84,119 children who were at risk in stations and trains,…
New Delhi: In its latest publication “Crime in India” for the year 2022, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has reported a comprehensive overview of the state of cyber crimes in the country.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Thursday declared unseasonal rain as a state-specific disaster. The proposal was approved by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, enabling affected farmers to receive financial support from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). With this decision, unseasonal rainfall — often responsible for extensive crop damage across the state — will now…
Bhubaneswar: Three athletes achieved the Hangzhou Asian Games qualification time in their respective events on the opening day of the 62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Haryana’s international sprinter Anjali Devi dipped below the Asian Games qualification time of 52.89 seconds. During the women’s 400m heats today she clocked 52.96…
New Delhi: A national exhibition and programme dedicated to promoting environment-friendly activities under the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) themes took place today at India Gate, Delhi.
New Delhi: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Ayush, today launched “PRAGATI-2024” (Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation). This initiative aims to foster collaborative research in Ayurveda, creating opportunities for the Ayurveda drug industry and enhancing the development of high-quality, research-based Ayurvedic products….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is set to launch Odisha Walks, a series of curated city trails in Cuttack, Puri, and Sambalpur, starting January 2025. The initiative aims to transform these cities into vibrant urban destinations, enhancing their appeal for tourists and locals alike. “Odisha Walks will celebrate the rich history, natural resources,…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Yaas had crossed the coasts of Odisha uprooting many trees, electric poles and damaging kutcha houses in the affected districts of Odisha. The good news is the timely evacuation of people has prevented the loss of life in the state. Meanwhile, the low lying areas of coastal areas in Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Balasore…
