Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to reopen to tourists from October 10, after being closed for nearly four months due to the monsoon season. The announcement was made in a notification issued on Monday by STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Gogineni. The reserve had been closed to visitors…
Catamarca: The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, reached a significant milestone through the signing of a groundbreaking agreement between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and the state-owned enterprise of Catamarca province in Argentina, Catamarca Minera Y Energetica Socioedad Del Estado (Camyen Se).
Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha held a significant workshop today at the Kalinga Stadium to refine the draft Odisha Sports Policy. The event brought together key stakeholders, including State Sports Associations, the Odisha Sports Journalists Association, and prominent sportspersons, to gather insights aimed at elevating the sports ecosystem in the…
Bhawanipatna: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian stirred the political pot in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, proclaiming Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s imminent ascent to a historic sixth term, slated for June 9. Addressing a spirited election rally, Pandian rallied support for the incumbent CM, asserting that Patnaik’s legacy would be etched in the annals…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, marked the occasion of the World Ordained Language Conference by unveiling a significant literary contribution – a book titled “Language Law in Legislative Assembly.” Launched on Sunday, the book meticulously chronicles the discussions surrounding the proposed language law from 1948, its passage in 1954, and the subsequent amendment by…
Delhi: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) marked a significant milestone by crossing 30 crore Ayushman cards by January 12.
Bhubaneswar: To reinforce gender-sensitive workplaces and empower institutional mechanisms against harassment, the Department of Women & Child Development (W&CD), in collaboration with UNFPA, organised a comprehensive virtual training session on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The training, conducted from the W&CD Conference Hall, brought together Internal Committee…
Hyderabad: The Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal witnessed a momentous occasion today as 204 flight cadets, including 178 men and 26 women, were commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the prestigious Combined Graduation Parade (CGP). The event marked the culmination of rigorous pre-commissioning training for the cadets in Flying and Ground Duty branches. Air…
Algiers: In a prestigious ceremony held at Sidi Abdellah, President of India Droupadi Murmu was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University of Algeria. The degree was conferred in recognition of her efforts in advocating for science and education to benefit all social groups in…
Hyderabad: In a resounding acknowledgment of his exceptional performance in the 50-over format, Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli has been crowned the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023.
