Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) held its third review meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to discuss the roadmap for Odisha’s celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025. This initiative, declared by the United Nations, focuses on advancing cooperative models to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030….
Jagatsinghpur: The 5th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) unfolded as a heartfelt tribute to the district’s deep-rooted cultural and spiritual history. Around 40 heritage lovers from across Odisha and diverse backgrounds gathered to retrace the region’s sacred landmarks, embracing not just the architecture but also the stories, legends, and living memories that define…
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the rescheduling of the NEET PG 2024 examination to August 11, 2024. Originally slated for June 23, 2024, the postponement was officially communicated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). NEET PG is a critical national-level entrance examination for admission…
Sundargarh: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 100 MBBS seats for the 2022-23 academic session in the newly constructed Govt Medical College (GMC) in Sundargarh. The NMC conveyed the approval to the Dean, Govt Medical College, Sundargarh in a letter signed by the Member/President of the Medical Rating and Assessment Board (MRAB), Undergraduate Section, NMC…
Bhubaneswar: To protect wildlife and combat poaching, a 2 km zone (1 km inside and 1 km outside) of the Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared a “Shock-Free Zone” and a “Zero Electrocution Zone”. This declaration comes after a collaborative effort between 68 surrounding villages and Debrigarh authorities, marking a significant step towards…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, visited Odisha today as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign. His visit aimed to assess the state’s performance in key areas such as sanitation, cleanliness, ODF Plus Model declaration, and waste management systems. Paatil began his tour at Suando village, the birthplace of…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising cases of Covid 19 in the state, the Odisha government on Tuesday extended the Lockdown across the state till 5 Am of June 1. However, this time the state government has reduced the time period for the opening of essential shops. Now people can purchase essential items between 7…
Rajkot: In a much-anticipated announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, confirmed that Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket team at the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean Islands and the USA.
New Delhi: Hockey India has officially announced the 24-member women’s team set to represent India in the upcoming Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. The team, captained by the talented Salima Tete and led by vice-captain Navneet Kaur, comprises a blend of seasoned players and promising talents ready to make their…
Bhubaneswar: Schools from Odisha and Rajasthan clinched top honours in the Pipe Band Girls and Pipe Band Boys categories, respectively, at the National School Band Competition held in anticipation of Republic Day celebrations. Droupadi Girls High School in Nishaposi, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, outshone others in the Pipe Band Girls category, securing the coveted first position….
