Bhubaneswar: In a move that combines social welfare with the promotion of local livelihoods, the Odisha government’s Women and Child Development Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Utkalika, the state’s apex handicraft and handloom marketing corporation, for the supply of marriage gift items under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana. Under the flagship…
Bhubaneswar: Women farmers must play a central role in driving India’s transition towards sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, SEWA Senior Coordinator Mansi Shah has asserted, underscoring that purposeful inclusion of women across agricultural schemes, policies, and value chains is critical for long-term transformation. Drawing on SEWA’s extensive experience working with millions of women farmers across India,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 kicked off on Sunday with a strong emphasis on accelerating innovation and growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the MSME pavilion, calling the sector “the backbone of a developed Odisha and a key driver of Eastern India’s industrial future.”…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have recently remained in the spotlight, largely due to ongoing media chatter surrounding alleged tensions within their family. While neither has confirmed any specific claims, Sunita has been open about her displeasure with aspects of their long marriage during her public appearances. She has spoken in…
Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025”, Odisha’s flagship exhibition celebrating women’s entrepreneurship, has expanded into a truly national event this year. The fair, known for empowering women artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs, is witnessing participation from nine other states — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam. The event grounds…
Bhubaneswar: Team India scripted one of the most sensational victories in Women’s World Cup history, defeating Australia by five wickets in the second semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a daunting target of 339, India pulled off their highest successful run chase ever in a World Cup, storming into the final with…
Bhubaneswar: Gold and silver prices are witnessing a sharp rise in Odisha as the wedding and festive season approaches, driven by strong market demand. Analysts predict that the upward trend is likely to continue in the coming days. Currently, the price of 22-carat gold has crossed Rs 1,20,000 per 10 grams, reflecting sustained buying by…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: In a significant move toward women empowerment, the Odisha government has announced plans to launch the ‘Mahila Su Vahak’ scheme, aimed at encouraging women to take up driving and related professions in the transport sector. The initiative, part of the state’s broader vision for inclusive development, seeks to train, certify, and financially…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Sunday strongly condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent remark suggesting that “girls should not go out at night,” calling it regressive and disappointing. Speaking to reporters in Bhubaneswar, Parida said that such statements from a woman leader of national prominence send a wrong message about…
Bhubaneswar: A recent Nutrition Tracker Report released in June by the Government of India has revealed concerning levels of malnutrition among infants and young children in Odisha. The data highlights that 28% of children below the age of 6 in Odisha are undernourished, while 12% are physically weak and malnourished, raising serious questions about the…