Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held a high-level meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to India, Ms. May-Elin Stener, to review and enhance the Indo-Norway collaboration on the Blue Economy. The discussions centered around reinforcing the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Blue Economy, co-chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. Dr….
In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, the Government of India is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE). This initiative, aimed at supporting start-ups and agripreneurs, was announced during the pre-launch stakeholder meeting at NABARD Headquarters in Mumbai. The AgriSURE fund, valued at Rs 750 crore, will…
The Odisha government has greenlit 26 new projects valued at Rs 5,992.92 crore, aimed at accelerating industrial development and creating 19,364 jobs across the state. This decision was made during the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday. The approved projects span multiple sectors, including steel,…
In a major milestone, drivers trained under Odisha’s SuVahak project at the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) are now set to secure employment in Japan. This follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Odisha’s Commerce and Transport Department and Bengaluru-based Navis HR, backed by a Japanese placement firm. The IDTRs provide comprehensive training…
In the wake of a significant electoral defeat in the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has appointed five new national spokespersons. BJD president Naveen Patnaik announced that Santrupt Mishra, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Amar Patnaik, Sasmit Patra, and Pradeep Kumar Majhi would replace the existing panel. Santrupt Mishra has also been…
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu lauded NISER’s rapid progress in the educational realm, emphasizing its alignment with both scientific rationality and traditional values. In her speech, President Murmu highlighted the importance…
The historic Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri commenced with great fervor on Sunday, attracting lakhs of devotees. President Droupadi Murmu and several other dignitaries, including Union ministers and Puri Shankaracharya, attended the grand event. The three-hour ‘Pahandi’ ritual, where Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra ascend their chariots, began at 11.15 am…
In a strategic move to enhance disaster preparedness and mitigate urban flooding, the newly-formed BJP administration in Odisha has allocated ₹200 crore for these critical initiatives. The decision was made during a comprehensive natural disaster management committee meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The government plans to expand…
The Odisha Police is set to introduce AI-powered technology for the first time to manage traffic during the upcoming Rath Yatra, marking a significant technological advancement in the event’s history. In partnership with Odisha-based leading drone tech and AI company IG Drones, supported by StartUp Odisha, this initiative aims to enhance traffic and crowd management…
Coca-Cola India, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has successfully empowered over 14,000 retailers in Odisha through the Super Power Retailer Program. Launched on October 15, 2023, by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this initiative aims to transform the retail landscape in the state…
