Over 2000 students and 900 PETs Have Enrolled so far at Dept Website for Sports Talent Hunt

Bhubaneswar: Taking a step further to enhance the skills of potential students in the field of sports, the Sports and Youth Services Department had launched a sport talent search on December 29. They invited students in the age group of 8-18 years to register at the department website, in the choice of 30 disciplines listed….

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Odisha to Host International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha is set to organize the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods (ISSFF) at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on November 10 and 11. The event, themed “Celebrating Shree Anna & Agricultural Heritage of Odisha,” will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and…

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Heatwave: All Schools and Anganwadi Centres to remain close on 19 and 20 April

Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing heatwave condition across the state, Odisha government announced that all schools including Govt, Aided, Private and Anganwadi Centres from Class-I up to Class-12 will remain close on April 19 and April 20. The state I&PR department  wrote on its social media handle and made the announcemen. “Important Announcement: All…

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Similipal Tiger Reserve to Close for Visitors from June 12 Due to Rainy Season

Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest Department made this decision to ensure the safety of tourists as the rainy season commences in the state. In an official notification, STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Goginen stated that the closure is a precautionary…

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Foundation Stone Laid for Karo and Konar Coal Handling Plants in Bokaro and Kargali

Bokaro: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, laid the foundation stone for two major coal handling plants in Bokaro and Kargali yesterday, marking a significant step in boosting India’s coal transportation efficiency. The Karo and Konar Coal Handling Plants, with annual capacities of 7 million tonnes and 5 million tonnes…

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International Conference of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulators Marks Inaugural Edition at India Energy Week 2024

Goa: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) successfully organized the inaugural edition of the International Conference of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulators, held from February 5th to 8th, 2024, as part of the India Energy Week (IEW) 2024 in Goa. This landmark event witnessed the participation of major South and Southeast Asian National…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Urges Industry-Academia Collaboration to Build Future-Ready Workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ashwini Vaishnaw, today emphasized the need for united efforts in developing a future-ready talent pool to power India’s manufacturing ambitions under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision laid out by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Speaking at a high-level roundtable with leaders from industry and academia,…

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First Citizenship Certificates Issued Under Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024

New Delhi: The first set of citizenship certificates under the recently notified Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, were issued today in New Delhi. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla presided over the ceremony, personally handing over citizenship certificates to select applicants. During the interactive session, Home Secretary Bhalla congratulated the applicants and underscored the key features…

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Grand ‘Beating Retreat’ Ceremony Enthralls at Historic Vijay Chowk

New Delhi: The historic Vijay Chowk in the national capital reverberated with foot-tapping tunes and synchronized steps, as the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony unfolded on Monday, marking the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. As the sun set, casting a majestic backdrop, members of the armed forces showcased their precision and discipline, marching to the beats…

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