Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative, Odisha has embarked on its first-ever complete census of water resources, following the directive of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. The comprehensive census is being carried out through advanced Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) methods and web-based applications,…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has instructed the Ministry of Ayush to take “appropriate action” on a complaint filed against Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-founded by yoga guru Ramdev, for recurrent violations related to misleading advertisements of its herbal products. Following the PMO’s directive on January 24, the Ayush Ministry has urged the…
Bhubaneswar: With several urban areas reeling under waterlogging following heavy rainfall, the Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has intensified flood response measures by deploying emergency teams, strengthening field-level monitoring and accelerating drainage operations. The department has also announced plans to prepare a comprehensive drainage master plan to address recurring urban flooding. Housing and…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has sanctioned a series of proposals aimed at providing comprehensive support to athletes and Para-athletes in their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In its latest meeting, the MOC approved financial support for Paralympic Table Tennis medallist Bhavina Patel…
New Delhi: The third edition of World Food India 2024, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, successfully concluded today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The four-day mega food event, held from September 19 to 22, was inaugurated by Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Chirag Paswan, and Ravneet Singh Bittu. One of the key highlights was…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up monitoring of the second phase of the JICA-assisted Rengali Irrigation Project, with a focus on expediting field-level works and removing bottlenecks related to land acquisition, forest clearance and command area development. A high-level review meeting chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sharma on Monday took stock…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has declared the re-bidding process for the Production Linked Incentives (PLI) for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing on January 24, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to combat drug trafficking, the Odisha government has set an ambitious goal to eradicate the menace within the next two years. As part of this initiative, the state plans to amend existing laws to impose stricter penalties and fines on offenders, signaling a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal drug activities. Excise Minister…
New Delhi: On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious National Awards on exceptional teachers from across the country at a ceremony held in New Delhi. These awards recognize educators who have made significant contributions to the field of education and have positively impacted the lives of students. In…
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area hovering over the southeast Bay of Bengal since this morning is expected to intensify rapidly in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed. According to the latest IMD update, the system is likely to develop into a depression by October 25, further strengthening into a deep depression by…
