Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing a troubling surge in dengue cases, with Khordha district emerging as the epicenter of the outbreak. The latest official reports indicate that the state has recorded around 2,000 dengue cases to date, with more than 500 of these concentrated in Khordha. In Bhubaneswar, the Niladri Vihar area has been particularly affected, contributing…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday urged forest officials to go beyond conventional afforestation efforts by planting trees that provide fruits, flowers, and shade—especially in residential areas and along roadsides—as a means to increase public participation and build stronger community ties to green initiatives. Speaking at the state-level forest officers’ conference at Lok…
New Delhi: A pivotal three-day workshop on Animal Infectious Disease Prioritization commenced today in New Delhi, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The workshop, inaugurated by Dr. Abhijit…
New Delhi: The Government of India and the Government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth JPY 191.736 billion for six key projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India. The agreements, signed in New Delhi between the Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), span diverse sectors including forest management,…
Navi Mumbai: In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the history of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, India stunned defending champions Australia by chasing down a massive 339-run target to win by five wickets in the semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The thrilling victory, sealed at 341 for 5, marked…
New Delhi: India’s high and sustained economic growth in recent years is being accompanied by significant social and institutional progress, driven by effective implementation of government programmes, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24. The Survey was tabled by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today.
Agartala: In a landmark move to promote regional languages and enhance citizen-centric governance, the Government of Tripura has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The initiative, under the guidance of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, aims to increase…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare in Odisha is set to conduct a mop-up round for National Deworming Day (NDD) on 17th February, aiming to reach 12 million children and women across the state. This initiative comes as a part of the ongoing campaign to combat the threat of intestinal worms among vulnerable…
New Delhi: The Government of India has declared seven days of state mourning from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025, to honor the memory of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, who passed away on December 26 at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. As a mark of respect, the National Flag will…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen administrative discipline and curb habitual lateness, the Odisha government has made biometric attendance mandatory in all Revenue offices across the state. The move comes in the wake of a surprise inspection by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari at the Inspector General of Registration’s office in Cuttack on July 21, where…
