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January 9, 2025 9:06 AM

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, launch special train today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha on Thursday. He will also remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express. PM Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the airport. The Centre is organising the PBD convention in collaboration with the Odisha state governme...

January 7, 2025 9:28 PM

PM Modi to launch Green Hydrogen Hub, attend PBD in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8 and 9 to launch, dedicate, and initiate multiple projects totaling over Rs 2 lakh crore, focusing on renewable energy, industrial growth, and infrastructure development. In Andhra Pradesh, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for NTPC Green Energy Ltd's Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka. The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 1.85 lakh crore to create 20 GW of renewable energy capacity ...

January 7, 2025 1:40 PM

Record delegation from Oman to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha

The largest Indian diaspora delegation from Oman, comprising over 300 members, is set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention taking place in Odisha from January 8-10, 2025. The delegation represents a diverse cross-section of the Indian community in Oman, including business leaders and prominent community figures. Indian Ambassador to Oman, Amit Narang, launched the delegation at an Embassy ceremony, where he unveiled a special "PRAVASI FROM OMAN" logo designed for the p...

January 6, 2025 11:10 PM

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9, marking a major stride in sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore. In Andhra Pradesh on January 8, the Prime Minister will launch the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam. This state-of-the-art hub will be t...

December 24, 2024 11:07 PM

President appoints new Governors for five states

The President of India has appointed Governors for five states, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a press communique on Tuesday. Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who currently holds the position of Governor of Mizoram, has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha. General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) has been designated as the new Governor of Mizoram. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, currently serving as the Governor of Bihar, will now assume the role of Governor of Kerala. Arif Mohammed Kh...

December 2, 2024 8:59 AM

PM Modi says, key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key discussions were held on national security and cybercrime challenges at the DG-IG Conference held in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. “Extensive deliberations continued on the second day of the DGP/IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar. Key discussions on national security challenges, urban policing and new-age threats like cybercrime and AI misuse featured prominently throughout the conference,” PM Modi wrote on X after addressing the 59th All India Conference of ...

November 29, 2024 10:26 AM

PM Modi begins three-day visit to Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a three-day visit to Odisha, starting today. During his visit, he will participate in several events, including the All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in Bhubaneswar. The conference will also be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Police chiefs from all states, along with leaders from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), National S...

October 25, 2024 8:52 AM

Odisha: Trees uprooted due to gusty winds and heavy downpour as Cyclone Dana makes landfall

Several trees were uprooted due to gusty winds and heavy incessant rains in the Bhadrak district of Odisha as the landfall process of Cyclone 'Dana' continues in the early hours of Friday. Several roads were blocked in the area after trees were uprooted following strong winds and heavy downpours. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha is currently experiencing strong winds at a speed of 100-110 Kmph gusting to 120 kmph. The IMD posted on X and said, "The severe cyclonic storm...

October 24, 2024 11:34 PM

Cyclone Dana set to make landfall between Odisha and West Bengal as evacuations continue

In anticipation of Cyclone Dana, the West Bengal government has evacuated over 159,000 residents and relocated more than 83,000 individuals to relief camps as the storm is expected to make landfall by midnight on Thursday. According to official reports, the state has implemented extensive evacuation measures, establishing safe zones for fishing trawlers at Mohana in Digha, located in Purba Medinipur district. A control room in Howrah is actively monitoring the evolving situation ahead of the cy...

September 16, 2024 3:57 PM

Bird Flu: Odisha govt to cull 20,000 birds in response to avian influenza outbreak

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in Pipli town of of Odisha's Puri district, with detection of the H5N1 avian influenza in several poultry farms, prompting authorities to take initiate containment measures. As part of containment measures, over 20,000 birds are set to be culled to prevent the spread of the virus to other regions. The Animal Husbandry Department has initiated the culling process, which is expected to continue for several days. Local officials are ensuring that all protocol...