Bhubaneswar: Following the detection of bird flu in parts of Odisha, Public Health Director Dr. Bijay Mohapatra has advised residents to refrain from consuming chicken for the next few days. The health department has urged all districts to implement strict preventive measures to curb the virus’s spread. Dr. Mohapatra announced that district-wise fever surveillance teams will…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a fruitful discussion with members of farmers’ organizations today as part of his regular Tuesday dialogue with farmers. The meeting, aimed at addressing pressing issues faced by the agricultural community, saw active participation from presidents, conveners, and farmers representing various organizations. The discussions…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to present the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, tomorrow. The prestigious ceremony aims to recognize outstanding contributions across diverse domains, ranging from storytelling and social change advocacy to environmental sustainability, education, gaming, and more.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI), in a historic move, witnessed vibrant participation from tribal communities, including the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), in the recently conducted phase 1 and phase 2 of the General Elections 2024. Notably, the Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar exercised their franchise for the first time in a…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, chaired the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable. He emphasized the need for time-bound execution of projects, strict pollution control measures, and enhanced inter-ministerial coordination. The Minister highlighted the…
Bhubaneswar: In a pre-budget consultation meeting, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented a series of proposals aimed at bolstering the state’s economy and addressing regional development gaps. Majhi emphasized the need for greater financial flexibility under the States for Capital Investment (SACI) scheme and highlighted critical areas requiring immediate support. Majhi urged Union Finance…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a virtual meeting with District Collectors from Lok Seva Bhavan to review the preparations for the upcoming paddy procurement season, which is set to begin on November 20. Emphasizing a smooth and efficient process, the Chief Minister confirmed that all arrangements are in place to ensure fair and…
Los Angeles: Renowned musician Zakir Hussain showcased his exceptional talent on the global stage as he secured three Grammy Awards during the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony in the United States on Sunday. Hussain’s outstanding contribution to the musical landscape earned him the prestigious Grammy Award for ‘Best Global Music Performance’ for his collaboration on the…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing the message of environmental conservation and sustainable development, the Odisha Centre of the Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) observed World Environment Day 2026 with a tree plantation programme at the Odisha Urban Academy campus in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The initiative was organised in collaboration with engineers from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED),…
Bhubaneswar: Renew Green Energy Group has expressed interest in developing large-scale green energy projects in Odisha, including green ammonia and green methanol plants, as well as green power generation. During a meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, the Group’s delegation presented these ambitious proposals to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh…
