Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched an ambitious statewide awareness campaign against tobacco and narcotic substance abuse at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, urging citizens—especially the youth—to “Say No to Tobacco, Say Yes to Life.” With tobacco consumption claiming nearly 14 lakh lives annually in India—about…
New Delhi: Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus have entered into a landmark collaboration to significantly strengthen the Indian aviation sector. Building upon the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2023, a definitive agreement was signed today at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The agreement was inked between Rémi Maillard, President and…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Shri Sheel Vardhan Singh, a distinguished former IPS officer with 37 years of exemplary service, officially assumed the role of Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Bhubaneswar: The fourth graduation ceremony of the World Skill Center (WSC), a premier global skilling facility established by the Odisha state government, was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Minister of Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, graced the occasion as the chief guest, congratulating the students who successfully completed their training in…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Odisha as a new low-pressure system is likely to develop over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has issued multiple warnings for various districts over the next four…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s para shuttler, Pramod Bhagat, added another remarkable achievement to his name by securing a gold medal in the men’s singles category at the Para Asian Games in China. In a closely contested match, Pramod clinched victory over his compatriot Nitesh Kumar with a score of 22-20, 18-21, and 21-19, claiming the top spot…
Ahmedabad: The telecom sector in India is poised for a revolutionary transformation, propelled by advancements in cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, M2M/IoT, and allied fields. Recognizing the pivotal role of startups, MSMEs, and academia in this paradigm shift, the Department of Telecom, Gujarat, inaugurated its Telecom Facilitation Centre on March 21st, 2024. The newly established…
New Delhi: The National Arogya Fair, a four-day extravaganza held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, concluded today, with Minister of State for AYUSH and Women and Child Development, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, presiding over the closing ceremony as the chief guest.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to resolve longstanding land-related issues, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik distributed Record of Rights (ROR) or land pattas to 10,000 Sikkim ryots from 26 districts during a special function on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Patnaik emphasized that addressing the concerns of the people has been the topmost…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval to the Odisha Biotechnology Policy-2024, aiming to harness the potential of biotechnology for sustainable socio-economic development and to bolster the biotechnology ecosystem in the state. Chief Secretary PK Jena, after the Cabinet meeting, highlighted the key incentives of the Odisha Biotechnology Policy…
