Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Public Relations activities and improve government communication in various departments, the State Cabinet of Odisha has approved the restructuring of the Odisha Information Service Cadre. This decision, undertaken to ensure effective dissemination of people-centric policies and schemes, involves the creation of 61 new posts at different levels within the cadre. As part…
Ranchi: The second Two-Day Regional Conference on the Strengthening of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) concluded today in Ranchi, Jharkhand, with Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Vivek Bharadwaj, addressing the valedictory session. The conference aimed to enhance the implementation of PESA, focusing on the empowerment of tribal communities in Scheduled Areas….
Itanagar: A recent biodiversity survey in the remote forests of Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, has led to the discovery of six butterfly species previously unrecorded in India. The breakthrough highlights the Eastern Himalayas’ unmatched ecological richness and the vital role of community-led conservation in safeguarding it. The discovery was made during a collaborative study…
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, lauded the transformative scientific contributions of Hyderabad’s premier CSIR institutions during a high-level review meeting. The Minister commended the achievements of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), and CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), highlighting…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, held a meeting with leading cycle manufacturers today to discuss strategies for promoting cycling across India. The meeting focused on incentivizing cycling, boosting participation, and enhancing the impact of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative. Highlighting his personal…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Global Energy Leaders Summit 2025 on December 6–7, bringing together global policymakers, industry experts, and energy ministers to deliberate on the future of sustainable and inclusive energy transitions. The landmark event is being jointly organized by the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) and the Government of Odisha. The summit…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government, in collaboration with IIT Madras, is developing a first-of-its-kind real-time Road Safety Dashboard, Road Awareness and Traffic Harmony, to strengthen road safety through technology and public participation. The initiative was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department. The digital platform will provide…
Bhubaneswar: Odia cinema enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers have much to look forward to as the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) gears up to captivate audiences from 7-9 June 2024 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hosted by the Bhubaneswar Film Circle, this exclusive Odia film festival will showcase 15 award-winning and classic Odia films from 1960 onwards. Open…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to blend ecotourism with astronomical education, Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has launched a “StarGazing” program from May 1, 2024. Community members, trained to identify stars and constellations, now conduct nightly sessions from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm for visitors. Debrigarh Sanctuary, spanning 353 square kilometers and adjacent to the 700…
Nacala, Mozambique: As part of India’s expanding maritime collaboration with Africa under the SAGAR initiative, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna arrived at the Port of Nacala in Mozambique on Wednesday. The visit marks a major milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing deployment to Africa under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission, a regional initiative…
