Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative to support economically weaker families, 110 couples tied the knot at a mass marriage ceremony under the state government’s Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana. The couples were married following traditional Vedic rituals in a collective ceremony, where 55 pairs shared a single mandap and exchanged vows in the presence of family members…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in tax collection, recording the highest-ever Gross GST (CGST+ IGST+ OGST + Cess) collection of Rs. 5902.25 Cr during April 2024. This marks a substantial increase from the corresponding collection of Rs. 5035.74 Cr recorded in April 2023, registering an impressive growth rate of 17.21%, surpassing the national average…
New Delhi: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) marked its 38th Foundation Day on March 11, 2024, celebrating its remarkable journey in advancing renewable energy development in India. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past 37 years and express gratitude to employees, stakeholders, and partners who contributed…
Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied a massive crowd in Berhampur, Odisha, expressing unwavering confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. Addressing the enthusiastic gathering near Kanishi Chowk, PM Modi declared that a BJP Chief Minister would assume office in Bhubaneswar on June…
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects worth ₹146 crore in Ahmedabad. The event marked a significant step in enhancing connectivity and urban development in the region. In his address, Amit Shah extended his greetings on the occasion of Holi and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Gupteswar Forest, situated adjacent to the Gupteswar Shiva temple in the Dhondrakhol reserve forest under the Jeypore Forest Division of Koraput district, has been officially declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of Odisha. The State Government issued a notification in this regard recently, highlighting the ecological and cultural…
Mumbai: The 12th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) took place in Mumbai today, co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, and His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The task force, established in 2013, continues to…
Bhubaneswar: The Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review of major ongoing projects during her official tour from February 19 to February 21, 2024. The significant highlight of her visit was the inauguration of the Gangadhar Meher Lift Irrigation Project by the Chief Minister on February 20, 2024. The…
New Delhi: In a bid to promote eco-conscious living and inspire positive environmental actions, a national exhibition and program of environment-friendly activities themed around LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) will take place on February 9th and 10th, 2024, at India Gate, Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: In a notable decision aimed at enhancing the recognition of sports talent and contributions in the state, the Odisha government has renamed the ‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award’ to ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.’ The Sports and Youth Services Department of the state government issued an official notification on Saturday, announcing the change. The Odisha Rajya…
