Sambalpur: To enhance employability of young graduates in Odisha, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, officially launched Project ODISERV today in Sambalpur.
Maharajganj: In a significant boost to financial inclusivity, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the Credit Outreach Programme in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, where she handed over sanction letters and cheques from banks to beneficiaries under various Central Government schemes.
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move to bolster indigenous sports, the Odisha Government has announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian National Kho Kho team. Starting January 2025 and running through December 2027, the state will invest ₹5 crore annually, totaling ₹15 crore, with funding provided by the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC). Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace hockey player Amit Rohidas will lead the Indian hockey team as captain for two FIH Men’s Pro League matches against Argentina. Hockey India had named the 22-member Indian team for the two matches are scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium on March 19 and 20. The new squad include players…
Bhubaneswar: Promoting a culture of sports and fitness in the city, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the highly anticipated Odisha Table Tennis Academy in Kalinga Stadium. The inaugural event coincided with the launch of the 29th State Table Tennis Championship 2023, marking a significant milestone in the state’s sports development. The cutting-edge Odisha Table Tennis…
Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a detailed review of ongoing railway projects, focusing particularly on the East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction. The review meeting, held to assess progress and address challenges, underscored the critical importance of infrastructure development in the region. During the meeting, Vaishnaw emphasized the need to identify and resolve issues…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic 35th Konark Festival is set to begin tomorrow, promising five days of cultural splendor from December 1 to 5. Held on the open-air stage near the famed Sun Temple in Konark, the festival will celebrate India’s rich classical dance heritage and artistic traditions. Jointly organized by the Tourism Department, Odia Language, Literature…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) inaugurated the “National Workshop on SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women – Launch of the 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign” at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi today. The event, chaired by Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Savitri Thakur, and attended by Secretary Anil…
New Delhi: In a major relief for taxpayers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 1 crore more people will now be exempt from paying income tax following the increase in the rebate threshold to ₹12 lakh in the Union Budget 2025-26. Addressing a post-budget press conference on Saturday, she stated that the move would “put…
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, operating under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is currently deliberating a potential ban on certain dog breeds considered to be “ferocious” due to concerns about public safety. Among the breeds under review are Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and American Bulldogs.
