Mumbai: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan brought his signature humility and wisdom to the stage at WAVES 2025, offering budding performers an intimate glimpse into his approach to acting during a much-anticipated session titled “The Art of Acting” at the Creatosphere segment of the summit. Speaking with disarming honesty, Khan began by admitting, “I am not…
Bhubaneswar: To promote inclusive, climate-resilient agriculture, the Government of Odisha and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key areas including AI-enabled agriculture, precision farming, climate-smart innovations, and enhanced productivity in dairy and fisheries sectors. The multi-year partnership, anchored by the Department of Agriculture and…
Sohela, Odisha: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide farmers with additional input assistance of ₹800 per quintal of paddy over and above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,300. The program, unveiled at a ceremony in Sohela, Bargarh district, marks a significant step towards ensuring fair pricing for…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at ensuring financial security for government employees post-retirement, the Odisha Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme, which will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The scheme guarantees an assured payout, providing greater stability and benefits for retired employees. Under the new scheme, retired employees with a minimum of…
Bhubaneswar: In a visionary step to establish Odisha as a global center of excellence in digital financial technologies and talent development, the Government of Odisha has officially announced the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH). With the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar, in partnership…
Ahmedabad: Odisha Women’s Rugby team clinched the first gold medal on Friday at the 36th National Games. The girls dominated the match from the beginning and defeated Maharashtra with a huge margin of 22-0. They were unbeaten in six games to become the national champions.
New Delhi: In a swift humanitarian response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, the Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent medical assistance to the affected population. A 118-member elite medical task force from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, is set to…
New Delhi: The Review, Planning, and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting of the Power Sector, spearheaded by Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, commenced in New Delhi on January 18 & 19, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: In order to check the spread of COVID 19 cases during the festive season, night curfew has been imposed in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 8 pm to 5 am from Monday evening till 20 October. All shops and malls shall remain open from 5 am to 8 pm. Twin City Police Commissioner Saumendra Priyadarshi…
Gurugram: The International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024), jointly organized by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University, concluded on a high note. Held over two days at Gurugram University, the event highlighted the fusion of traditional wisdom with modern science to address contemporary challenges. The…
