Category: News

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Odisha government has granted tax-free status to the Odia feature film ‘Aafaa’, recognising its powerful social message on organ donation and its potential to inspire public awareness, particularly among the youth. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal on Wednesday, paving the way for…

New Delhi, July 2: Indian Railways has reported a 4 per cent year-on-year increase in freight loading, reaching 142.21 million tonnes in June, reflecting steady growth in cargo movement across the national rail network. The rise in freight volumes highlights improved logistics efficiency and sustained demand from key sectors such…

Mumbai, July 2: Indian equity markets ended higher as easing crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment and supported gains across key sectors. The Sensex surged 579 points, while the Nifty index crossed the 24,175 mark, reflecting strong buying interest in auto, banking, and metal stocks. Market participants attributed the rally…

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Newly appointed Odisha Congress in-charge Lalji Desai is set to chair his first organisational meeting with party leaders in Bhubaneswar today, marking the beginning of his efforts to strengthen the party’s organisational structure in the state. The meeting is expected to be attended by senior state…

New Delhi, July 2: The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) organized a Seafood Skill Olympiad to showcase India’s growing talent and capabilities in value-added seafood processing. The event highlighted the skills of participants in modern seafood preparation, processing techniques, quality control, and value addition practices aimed at strengthening India’s…

July 2: Assam has set a target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day to strengthen its dairy sector and boost rural livelihoods. The initiative aims to increase milk production by improving dairy infrastructure, expanding milk collection and processing facilities, and promoting modern dairy farming practices. The government also…

New Delhi, July 2: The Government of India has achieved a significant milestone in the conservation of wild rice genetic resources, marking an important advancement in the country’s efforts to safeguard agricultural biodiversity and strengthen future food security. Wild rice species are considered a critical reservoir of genetic traits such…

Heavy Monsoon Rains Disrupt Mumbai; Over 99 Tree Falls and Multiple Power Faults Reported Mumbai, July 2: Continuous heavy rainfall has severely disrupted normal life across the city, leading to widespread tree falls and power-related incidents. According to initial reports, more than 99 cases of trees being uprooted or falling…

New Delhi, July 2: India’s transition towards electric mobility could deliver significant economic and environmental benefits, with estimates suggesting that achieving 20% electric vehicle (EV) penetration by 2030 may help save nearly ₹1 lakh crore in fuel import costs. According to policy insights, a higher adoption of EVs will substantially…

Bhubaneswar, July 2: Despite steady improvements in child nutrition indicators over the past few years, malnutrition continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Odisha, particularly in remote tribal and hard-to-reach regions. To strengthen early detection and ensure timely nutritional intervention, the Odisha Government has launched the first phase…