Odisha Women Redefine Tradition and Entrepreneurship at Subhadra Shakti Food Competition Finale

Bhubaneswar: A culinary journey rooted in tradition and driven by ambition reached its grand finale in Bhubaneswar today as the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition concluded with much fanfare at Hotel Mayfair Lagoon. Organised by the Mission Shakti Department, Government of Odisha, the event celebrated the rich culinary heritage of the state while spotlighting the…

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Indian Army and Indian Oil Corporation Limited Initiate Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Trials

New Delhi: Demonstrating a strong commitment to green and sustainable transport solutions, the Indian Army has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to conduct demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. This collaboration marks a significant step in the Army’s ongoing efforts towards innovation and environmental stewardship. The partnership was formalized through the…

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DAHD Hosts Virtual Awareness Program on Zoonotic Diseases for Women Livestock Farmers

New Delhi: On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a nationwide virtual program to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases. The event, conducted through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, saw participation from over 1 lakh women livestock…

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New Solar Power Scheme to Illuminate Over 5,000 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group Households

New Delhi: Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bringing electricity to over 5,000 households belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG). The New Solar Power Scheme, introduced under PM JANMAN, allocates a substantial budget of Rs. 515 crores to electrify all un-electrified PVTG households through off-grid solar…

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INS Shivalik Departs Singapore for Japan, Continuing Mission in South China Sea and Pacific Ocean

Singapore: The Indian Navy’s INS Shivalik, currently on a mission deployment to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed from Singapore on May 30, 2024, heading towards Yokosuka, Japan. The deployment underscores India’s commitment to fostering maritime security and cooperation in the region under the framework of Security and Growth for All in the…

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IRDAI and Odisha Govt Collaborate to Boost Insurance Penetration

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen insurance penetration in Odisha, Satyajit Tripathy, Member Secretary of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), met with Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, and Principal Secretary of Finance. The discussions aimed to devise strategies to address Odisha’s insurance penetration, which currently lags behind the national…

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No classroom teaching in colleges and universities till May 2 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In view of the heatwave conditions in the state, the Odisha Government on Tuesday decided to suspend classroom teaching for UG and PG students at colleges and universities from April 27 to May 2. However, other activities at the higher educational institutions such as examination, evaluation, administrative work, research work among others will continue,…

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