India’s medal tally hits double digit with the addition of three more medals on the seventh day of Tokyo Paralympics today. Para-athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu wins silver and his teammate Sharad Kumar clinches bronze medal in High Jump T-63 event, and shooter Singhraj Adhana claims bronze medal in the P1 men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event….
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming its commitment to rural infrastructure development, the Government of Odisha conducted the 37th State-level Standing Committee meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Lok Seva Bhavan. Chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the meeting brought together senior officials and engineers to evaluate the pace and quality of road and bridge…
Pune: As part of the ongoing 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, more than 5000 yoga enthusiasts are set to participate in the 75th day countdown event, scheduled to be held at Wadia College Sports Ground, Pune, Maharashtra, on April 7, 2024. With a focus on promoting holistic health and wellness…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for technologically advanced and community-driven policing during the valedictory session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar. Held on November 30 and December 1, the conference witnessed high-level deliberations on emerging security challenges and strategies. During the session, the Prime…
Mangaluru: The coastal city of Mangaluru is abuzz with excitement as the 5th edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), the nation’s premier surfing competition, kicks off tomorrow. Organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation and hosted by the Mantra Surf Club under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, this highly anticipated event…
Bhubaneswar: As cyber threats continue to loom large in an increasingly digital world, Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has taken a proactive stance by launching a 15-day statewide awareness campaign. This initiative aims to educate and sensitize the public about the multifaceted aspects of cybercrime, empowering citizens to protect themselves in the virtual realm. With…
New Delhi: Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Hon’ble Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, launched the inaugural issue of NITI Aayog’s report titled “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025” today in the presence of Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog; Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog; and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, among other…
Bhubaneswar: Imagine a farm where solar panels rise above rows of crops, turning barren spaces into power stations and traditional fields into sources of dual income. That’s the vision behind Agro-Photovoltaics (APV) — and Odisha is stepping forward to make it a reality. At the SunKranti APV 2025 Summit held in Bhubaneswar, stakeholders from government,…
Bhubaneswar: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025, a nine-day celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, concluded today at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, achieving a record-breaking business turnover of ₹5 crore. The event, which provided a marketplace for over 300 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from all 30 districts, drew an overwhelming footfall of more than 9 lakh visitors, showcasing the economic…
New Delhi: The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. This visit marks a significant moment in the enduring relationship between India and the UAE. President Murmu expressed her pleasure in welcoming the third generation…
