Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming celebration of Children’s Day, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in collaboration with the Punjabi Arya Sanatan Biradari, organized an enriching day trip for over 150 schoolchildren to the Odisha State Museum. The event aimed to introduce the young minds to the state’s rich cultural and historical…
New Delhi: In a major policy shift, the Union government has announced a revision in the wheat-to-rice ratio for ration card holders across Odisha and eight other states, effective from October 2024. This move aims to better align with the changing dietary preferences and nutritional needs of the population. The new food grain allocation will see…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) of the Government of India and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, introduced the ‘Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India.’
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday held an extensive discussion with the 6th State Finance Commission at the Conference Hall of Kharavela Bhawan to deliberate on the priorities and financial requirements for the upcoming Commission period. During the meeting, the Department presented a detailed overview of its ongoing…
Manila: The fifth meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) took place today in Manila, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, and the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of National Defence of the Philippines, Irineo Cruz Espino. During the discussions, both…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning as the deep depression over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm named “Hamoon” (pronounced as Hamoon). The cyclonic storm is situated near latitude 18.3°N and longitude 87.3°E, approximately 230 km south-southeast of Paradip (Odisha), 360 km south of Digha (West…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a pivotal meeting with all States and Union Territories (UTs) today to assess the law and order situation, prevention of illicit activities, and strict vigilance across inter-state and international borders in the ongoing General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies 2024. The meeting aimed…
New Delhi: In a heartfelt ceremony held on Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon former Deputy Prime Minister and veteran BJP leader, LK Advani. The decision to bestow this honor upon Advani was made in consideration of his ailing health, recognizing his monumental contributions to Indian politics and society. President Murmu…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing of a significant ‘Letter of Intent’ today between the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to supporting the world’s innovators and creators. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by a distinguished…
Ladakh: From September 29 to October 4, the serene landscapes of the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR) served as a celestial gathering point for expert astro-photographers and amateur astronomers during the second Star Party. Organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection of UT Ladakh and the Bhabha…
