Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the state-level ‘Adivasi Shakti Samavesh’ at the Chhau Padia ground in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, marking the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. The grand event celebrated the cultural richness and contributions of Odisha’s tribal communities, while also underscoring the state’s commitment to their development…
Bhubaneswar: State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced on Monday that the long-awaited Students’ Union elections will be held across the state’s colleges and universities next year. The elections, which are typically conducted in the first week of September, have not been held since 2018. Minister Harichandan cited the recent change in government as the primary reason…
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, inaugurated the Indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System (AQ-AIMS) and launched the Air-Pravah App. These innovations, developed under MeitY-supported technologies, mark significant advancements in India’s efforts to monitor and improve air quality. Speaking at the inauguration,…
New Delhi: To promote sustainable energy within India’s healthcare and research sectors, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) on October 4, 2024. This collaboration aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) and a cleaner, greener future, emphasizing…
Puri: The sixth edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) took place on Sunday with 20 participants exploring some of the city’s iconic historical and cultural sites.
New Delhi: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has approved proposals for multiple competitions submitted by athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Shaili Singh as the two aim to qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, here on Thursday The Indian track and field athletes have sent in their…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited toy train service in Nandankanan Zoo has finally resumed after a gap of seven years. Forest Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha inaugurated the toy train facility during a state-level Wildlife Week function. He also laid the foundation stone for the ropeway project. The toy train with 4 coaches has a sitting capacity of…
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony John Abbott, visited the NAFED Millet Experience Centre at Dilli Haat, New Delhi today to explore India’s initiatives in promoting Shree Anna (millets) as a sustainable and nutritious food source. The visit was part of India’s growing commitment to enhancing global awareness and consumption of millets, often…
Bhubaneswar: The Tusura airstrip in Odisha’s Balangir district remains unused for commercial flight operations as no airline has come forward to propose services under the Centre’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity scheme, the Union government informed the Rajya Sabha. Responding to a question by Rajya Sabha MP Niranjan Bishi, who hails from…
Dibrugarh: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, swiftly responded to the severe flood situation affecting the greater Dibrugarh region by visiting the area and overseeing the ongoing relief operations. The Minister’s visit covered several flash flood-affected areas, including Graham Bazaar, AT Road, HS Road, RKB Path, Mancotta Road, Thana Chariali, and…
