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Bengaluru:7/4/25:  Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of Rs 2,385.36 crore. The contract, under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) ...

Bhubaneswar:6/4/25: As part of the ongoing “Odia Pakhya” celebrations, being observed for the first time across Odisha from April 1 to April 14, a statewide Swachhata Abhiyan (Cleanliness Drive) was held on Sunday. The cleanliness campaign was organized around temples, heritage monuments, and tourist spots across various districts. The primary goal was to promote cleanliness at these culturally significant locations, thereby ...

Puri:6/4/25:The annual Puri Rath Yatra preparations are underway, with the traditional Ratha Katha Anukula, or ceremonial wood-cutting ceremony, marking the auspicious start of the elaborate chariot construction process. This sacred ritual, performed with reverence, signifies the spiritual and cultural essence of the festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. During the ceremony, specific wood types, such as ...

Sundargarh:6/4/25:Ministry of Tribal Affairs is committed to the holistic development of tribal communities across the country. As part of this vision, the Ministry has undertaken several proactive health initiatives to bridge healthcare gaps and ensure access to quality medical services for tribal populations, especially in remote areas. Mission to Eradicate Sickle Cell Disease by 2047 National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, launched by Prime ...

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, released the 26th edition of its publication titled “Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data”. The publication offers a comprehensive overview of the gender landscape in India, presenting selected indicators and data across key areas like population, education, health, economic participation, and decision-making, all sourced from various Ministries/ Departments/Organizations. ...

Colombo:6/4/25: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the 1996 Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Colombo, Sri Lanka yesterday. During the candid interaction, the cricketers expressed happiness and gratitude to meet the honorable Prime Minister. The Prime Minister also expressed his joy to meet them and remarked that the Indian people still remember the team’s impactful performance, particularly the memorable ...

Cuttack:5/4/25: The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has partnered with Oil India Limited (OIL) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Rs 150 crore compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Jagatpur. Signed on Friday, the concessionaire agreement outlines the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a facility capable of processing 200 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) daily. The MoU ...

Bhubaneswar:5/4/25: The five-day-long Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj commenced on Saturday, marking the holy occasion of Ashokastami. Following various rituals that began early in the morning, Lord Lingaraj’s chariot rolled out in the afternoon, accompanied by enthusiastic devotees pulling the chariot. The air was filled with the sounds of bells, conch shells, Haribol, and hulhuli, creating a devotional atmosphere ...

Cuttack:5/4/25: In a landmark move to improve healthcare access in Odisha, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana will be officially launched at the iconic Bali Jatra ground in Cuttack. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda will preside over the event, joined by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other Union Ministers. The announcement was made by Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling following ...

Bhubaneswar:5/4/25:As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department, organised the “Aitihya Ganadouda” (marathon) today in Bhubaneswar. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and concluding at Kalinga Studio Square, the marathon drew participation from hundreds of enthusiastic citizens, including youth, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries. The event was marked by the exuberance of cultural performances, spirited participation, ...