Varanasi: Bolstering the contribution of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in the agricultural and processed food product exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) organized a successful exposure visit for FPOs to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
New Delhi: For the first time in history, three government school bands are set to perform in the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, showcasing their talent and discipline on a national stage. These school teams have earned their spots after excelling in the National School Band Competition 6.0, held on January 24–25 at…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, virtually inaugurated 27 greenfield bulk drug park projects and 13 greenfield manufacturing plants for medical devices, marking a significant stride towards enhancing self-reliance in critical healthcare sectors. In his address, Dr. Mandaviya underscored the essential role of medicines in…
Bengaluru: Hockey India has unveiled the 33-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team that will continue its training camp at SAI Bangalore until May 16. Following selection trials held on April 6th and 7th, the team has been finalized from the 60-member assessment squad that reported to camp on April 1st. This squad will vie for selection…
Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…
Mullanpur: In a nerve-wracking encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) emerged victorious in a thrilling last-over showdown against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 27 of the TATA IPL 2024. A disciplined bowling performance combined with a sensational finishing act by Shimron Hetmyer propelled Rajasthan Royals to victory,…
Bhubaneswar: Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, and Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, emphasized the need for extensive awareness programs to empower youth and elevate livelihood opportunities at the grassroots level. In a comprehensive review of the STSC Development M&BCW…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given its approval to five pivotal proposals across two departments, aiming to empower nearly one crore tribal individuals in the state. These strategic decisions, presented by Ministers Sudam Marndi and Jagannath Saraka, Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, and Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the ST&SC Development…
New Delhi: A total of 889 candidates from eight states and union territories (UTs) will be vying for seats in the upcoming Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. This includes 20 candidates contesting in the adjourned poll for the 3-Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency (PC) in Jammu and Kashmir. For the 57 PCs across the…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri experienced a temporary halt in darshan on Sunday after temple servitors conducted an emergency ‘Bada Mahasnan’ ritual, following a child’s sudden illness inside the shrine. The incident unfolded during the morning hours when the temple was teeming with devotees after the completion of the daily Abakash…
