Bhubaneswar: ORMAS has launched the “Summer Delight” watermelon fair in Bhubaneswar, bringing together farm-fresh watermelons and value-added products from 15 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) representing 10 districts of Odisha. The 11-day fair, being held from May 7 to May 17, is expected to facilitate the sale of nearly 150 tonnes of watermelon and generate business…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government will launch an Annual Free Health Check-up Camp for workers aged 40 years and above under the framework of the new labour codes on May 7, aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare and worker welfare across the country. The initiative will be launched by Mansukh Mandaviya from ESIC Hospital Basaidarapur under the…
Bhubaneswar: Mohan Charan Majhi has been appointed as an observer by the Bharatiya Janata Party to oversee the process of selecting the new Chief Minister in West Bengal. The decision, taken under the guidance of Amit Shah, assigns Majhi a key coordination role during the leadership transition. As an observer, he will facilitate discussions among…
Bhubaneswar: Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday said the National Education Policy 2020 will play a transformative role in shaping the future of Odisha and the country by aligning education with modern skills and global demands. Addressing a national-level workshop in Bhubaneswar, the Governor described education as the cornerstone of long-term development and said the policy…
Bhubaneswar: Amid soaring temperatures across Odisha, the Panchpatmali hills in Koraput district are drawing attention for their unusually cool, lush, and mist-covered landscape—often compared to the scenic beauty of Kashmir. Despite nearby regions experiencing heat levels touching 40°C, the Panchpatmali range remains green and refreshing. The area’s dense vegetation and natural moisture help maintain its…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rollout of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 (ECLGS 5.0) to provide crucial liquidity support to businesses affected by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The scheme will offer credit guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC), enabling banks…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 206 out of 294 seats and comfortably surpassing the majority mark. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) finished a distant second with 81 seats. Polling was held on April 23 and 29, with results declared on Monday,…
iGOT initiative strengthening AI awareness and capacity building among government officials and other stakeholders Bhubaneswar: Government of India launched the IndiaAI Mission in March 2024 with the objective of building a robust ecosystem of AI in the country. The Mission seeks to expand access to AI technologies, support innovation and promote the development of AI…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (OMFED) has increased milk prices across Odisha by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 5, 2026. Under the new pricing structure: Toned milk now costs ₹54 per litre (earlier ₹50) Premium milk has risen to ₹58 per litre (earlier ₹54) Gold…
Bhubaneswar: Early counting trends from West Bengal indicate a major political shift, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly leading on 145+ seats—crossing the majority mark in the state assembly. If these trends hold, it would mark a historic breakthrough, potentially the first time the BJP secures such a dominant position in the state’s electoral…