Chandigarh: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme at the Sector 7 sports complex in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The nationwide initiative, aimed at school children between nine and 18 years, seeks to identify talent from every corner of the country while simultaneously using…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards ensuring inclusive and portable social welfare, the Government of Odisha and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at strengthening access to social protection for vulnerable migrant workers and their families. The partnership seeks to ensure uninterrupted access to essential services as…
Yokosuka, Japan: The Indian Navy’s indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik has reached Yokosuka, Japan, to take part in the bilateral Japan – India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24). This marks the eighth edition of JIMEX since its inception in 2012, emphasizing the strengthening of maritime cooperation between the two nations. Upon arrival, INS Shivalik was…
Cuttack: Heritage enthusiasts from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar gathered today for the 64th edition of Barabati Beckons (Barabatira Daka), a heritage trail organized by Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW).
New Delhi: The International Telecommunications Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA 2024) concluded today with India emerging as a key player in influencing the future of global telecommunications. Through its proactive engagement, India successfully proposed groundbreaking resolutions and contributed to the modification of existing ones, receiving widespread support from member nations. The closing ceremony…
In a nail-biting encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team faced a setback against Germany, succumbing to a 4-3 defeat in a shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Despite this loss, India remains just one victory away from securing a spot in the Paris Olympics. India initiated the game with a stellar start, with…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that there is no deadline for the registration process of the Subhadra Yojana, addressing recent concerns amid a surge in activity at post offices and registration centers. The announcement aims to alleviate the rush for updating Aadhaar cards associated with the scheme. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida officially inaugurated a…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the General Elections 2024, the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued the Heat Wave Contingency Plan on Monday, urging all district collectors to implement mitigation, preparedness, and response measures to combat heat wave conditions. Special Relief Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, addressed a letter…
Sonipat: A landmark initiative in rural technological advancement was inaugurated yesterday with the launch of the RuTAGe Smart Village Center (RSVC) in Mandaura village, Sonipat. The initiative, developed under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, aims to bridge the gap between rural needs and technological solutions, ensuring that…
Itanagar: Tapi Mra the first mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh to conquer Mount Everest has reportedly been missing for the past seven days while on an official mission to explore the snow-capped Mount Kyarisatam, one of the highest peaks of Arunachal Pradesh. A team has been formed to trace the the 37-year-old Everester. Two Indian Army…
