Odisha Unveils New Tourism Tagline ‘Think India, Think Odisha’

Bhubaneswar: Aiming to reposition itself on the global tourism map, the Odisha government on Tuesday unveiled a new brand identity and tagline—“Think India, Think Odisha”—signalling a strategic shift towards promoting the state as a vibrant, experience-driven destination. The initiative, led by the Odisha Department of Tourism, aligns with the broader vision of Samrudh Odisha 2036…

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Elon Musk’s X Platform Activates Community Notes Feature in India Ahead of General Elections

New Delhi: Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, announced on Thursday the activation of the Community Notes feature by his X platform in India. This move comes as the country gears up for its upcoming general elections. The Community Notes feature, described as a user-based fact-checking program, aims to foster a more…

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Ministry of Tribal Affairs Wins Best Tableau Award at 76th Republic Day Parade

New Delhi: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been awarded the Best Tableau among Central Ministries and Departments at the 76th Republic Day Parade 2025. The tableau, themed “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh”, paid tribute to the 150th birth anniversary year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, celebrating the strength, resilience, and cultural heritage of India’s tribal communities. The…

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Odisha to Restructure State Disaster Management Authority to Address Climate Change Challenges

Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing threat of climate change and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) is set to undergo a major restructuring. Nearly 25 years after its formation, OSDMA, India’s pioneering dedicated disaster response agency, will be revamped to enhance its capacity for disaster risk reduction and…

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Over 1.48 Crore Candidates Trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing its flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), since 2015. This initiative has imparted skill development training to over 1.48 crore candidates across the country through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The scheme…

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