President Droupadi Murmu Initiates Major Development Projects in Rairangpur, Odisha

Rairangpur:   The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for the Central Government Holiday Home and Sports Complex in Rairangpur, Odisha today, in a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure and promoting the welfare of tribal communities. The ceremonial event, held on February 28, 2024, also saw the virtual inauguration of various road projects and the Eklavya Model Residential School in Barsahi.

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Bill Gates Visits Odisha, Acknowledges Digital Innovations in Agriculture

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Bill Gates, the founder & Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, visited Krushi Bhawan, the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, today. The distinguished delegation included Alkesh Wadhwani, Director, Poverty Alleviation, India, BMGF, Roger, President, Global Growth & Opportunities, BMGF, and Hari…

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Sangeet Natak Akademi: Six from Odisha to get the Prestigious Awards for 2022 & 2023

Bhubaneswar: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Fellowships and Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 on Wednesday, recognizing outstanding contributions in various artistic categories. Notably, six artists from Odisha have been bestowed with these esteemed awards. In the dance category, distinguished…

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Odisha Govt Seeks NTCA Nod to Introduce Tigresses for Genetic Diversity in Similipal Tiger Reserve

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approached the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking approval to introduce tigresses from other landscapes into the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with the aim of enhancing the genetic diversity of Royal Bengal Tigers. This move comes in response to the growing population of melanistic tigers, constituting 40% of the tigers…

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Odisha CM Unveils Development Projects Worth Rs 2200 Crore in Balasore

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated multiple projects totaling Rs 2200 crore in Balasore district on Wednesday, marking a significant stride towards the region’s comprehensive development. The Chief Minister also dedicated the Smriti Pith of eminent personalities Manmath Das and Manoj Das at Shankhari in the district. In a tribute to Manmath Das and…

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Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande, Mumbai’s No.10 and No.11 Hit Historic first-class centuries in Ranji Trophy Quaterfinal

Mumbai:  In a stunning display of resilience and batting prowess, Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande  etched their names into the history books as the first No.10 and No.11 pairing in the Ranji Trophy, and only the second in the recorded history of first-class cricket, to score individual centuries in the same innings.

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