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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Holds Pre-Budget Consultations with Agricultural Stakeholders

Bureau The News HashtagDecember 16, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired a pre-budget consultation at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting brought together farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Associations, and representatives from various agriculture-related organizations to discuss and propose measures for the upcoming Union Budget. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan emphasized…

Principal Secretary Usha Padhee Reviews Urban Development and Transport Projects in Keonjhar

Bureau The News HashtagMay 31, 2025May 31, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of Urban Development & Housing, and Commerce & Transport Departments, Usha Padhee, visited Keonjhar district today to review key urban development and transport-related works. Padhee began her visit with an on-ground inspection of Sponge Colony under Ward No. 9 of Keonjhar Municipality. The area has been facing persistent waterlogging and drainage issues…

NHAI to Launch Odisha’s First Bee Corridor Project Along Key Highway Stretches

Bureau The News HashtagMay 19, 2026May 20, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will soon witness the launch of its first-ever Bee Corridor project, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) planning large-scale plantation of pollinator-friendly trees and flowering species along major highway stretches across the state. The initiative, scheduled to begin during the upcoming monsoon season in June, is aimed at creating eco-sensitive highway…

President Droupadi Murmu Marks Two Years in Office with Educational and Cultural Initiatives

President to Confer Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 19 Exceptional Children

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is set to honour 19 outstanding children with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024, during an award ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan on January 22, 2024. The esteemed awards, recognizing excellence in categories such as Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service, and…

First Meeting of Central Level Banker Coordination Committee for DAHD Held in New Delhi

Bureau The News HashtagAugust 7, 2024August 7, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of the Central Level Banker Coordination Committee for the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) was convened at Vigyan Bhawan today. The session, chaired by Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of DAHD, saw participation from senior officials of DAHD, NABARD, SIDBI, NDDB, NCDC, and representatives from various lending banks. In her…

A Food Festival with focus on nutrition, culture and bio-diversity held in Nayagarh

Bureau The News HashtagDecember 3, 2022December 3, 202202 mins

Nayagarh: To revive the traditional preferred nutritious foods and make people aware of the benefit of locally cultivated and uncultivated diverse foods, a unique food festival has been oragnised in Tribal dominated Kandhamal, Rayagada, and Nayagarh districts of Odisha. Recently Nirman, an Odisha based NGO organised the festival with the support of SWISSAID at Ganbharikhola…

India Defeats England 2-1 to Conclude Bhubaneswar Leg of FIH Pro League on a High

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 25, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team wrapped up their Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice (26’, 33’) to guide India to a crucial win, lifting them to third place…

Govt of India Adjusts Edible Oil Duties to Support Domestic Farmers

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) chaired a crucial meeting today with representatives from key edible oil associations, including the Solvent Extraction Association of India (SEAI), the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA), and the Soyabean Oil Producers Association (SOPA). The primary focus of the meeting was to…

Puppeteer Maguni Charan Kuanr from Odisha receives Padma Shri

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 23, 2023March 23, 202301 mins

Bhubaneswar: Eminent master puppeteer Maguni Charan Kuanr received the prestigious Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu during a special event held in New Delhi on Wednesday. 86-year-old Kuanr is an exponent of Kathi Kandhei. Born in 1937 in Keonjhar he learned the art form from his father Baishnab Charan Kuanr. He excelled in the art…

55th International Film Festival of India Kicks Off in Goa with Grandeur and Cinematic Brilliance

Bureau The News HashtagNovember 20, 202403 mins

Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began with a spectacular opening ceremony on the scenic coasts of Goa, setting the stage for nine days of cinematic celebration. Film enthusiasts, industry stalwarts, and cultural connoisseurs gathered to mark the commencement of this prestigious event, which is dedicated to creativity, diversity, and storytelling. The festival…