Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring new market opportunities for its nutrient-rich and biofortified rice varieties, with the state government focusing on stronger market linkages for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said representatives from Iran and other parts of India participated in discussions on promoting…
Koraput, Odisha: A community-led coffee nursery in Ranitota village of Lamtaput Aspirational Block is creating new opportunities for women-led entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. With technical guidance from the Coffee Board and support from the Coffee Development Trust, local women are receiving training to develop and manage coffee nurseries, equipping them with skills that could open…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) will increase its milk procurement price by ₹2 per litre from September 11, providing relief to dairy farmers facing rising production costs. The decision was announced by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick following demands from farmers affected by increased cattle feed and transportation…
Bhubaneswar, India: In a remarkable rescue operation amid the devastation caused by the disaster in Nepal, a 60-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped inside a house buried under debris in Betravati. The woman was pulled to safety by personnel of the Armed Police Force, bringing a moment of hope amid the ongoing search…
Bhubaneswar: Students living with HIV or belonging to HIV-affected families in Odisha will receive improved support for higher education through strengthened coordination between the Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS) and the Higher Education Department. The issue was discussed during a meeting between OSACS Project Director Dr Akshay Kumar Satpathy and Higher Education Director Kaliprasanna…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…
Bhubaneswar: Millions of people in Kolkata and Mumbai face an “immediate risk” of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and permanent inundation, according to a report by the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General’s report, titled “Challenges related to sea level rise and ways and approaches to address it,” warned that rising seas are…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police conducted a major night enforcement drive across Cuttack and Bhubaneswar on August 26, targeting drunk driving, illegal liquor, drug-related activities, modified silencers and other offences. In Cuttack, police detected 90 drunk-driving cases and seized 90 vehicles, including 21 four-wheelers and 69 two-wheelers. During the operation, police also detected two Excise cases and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has advised principals of government-run and aided colleges to reduce the use of cooking oil in hostel and canteen food as part of efforts to promote healthier and more sustainable food practices. In a directive issued by Deputy Secretary Ramesh Chandra Behera, colleges have been asked to remove high-oil breakfast items…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees and relatives of those affected by the devastating flash floods offered prayers at the Mahakaal Shani Bhagwan Temple on the occasion of Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The prayers were held amid grief following a devastating natural disaster in central Nepal. An ice-rock avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border…