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Odisha Agriculture Department receives 'Jury Choice Award' under digital initiative

Bhubaneswar, Mar 19 (UNI) The Krushi Samruddhi Advisory System, a digital agricultural extension mechanism developed by the Agriculture Department of Odisha, has received ''Jury Choice Award'' under digital initiative in Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment category.
The Agriculture Department was honoured with this award at a ceremony organized by the Economic Times Conclave during the DigiTech Awards 2025 held on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the Agriculture Department for receiving this recognition, highlighting its efforts in providing real-time, data-driven advisories to farmers, thereby empowering them and transforming agriculture in Odisha.
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Met Centre Aizawl marks Earth Day with focus on climate resilience

22 Apr 2025 | 9:39 PM

Aizawl, Apr 22 (UNI) Emphasising the crucial role of science and technology in building a sustainable future, the Meteorological Centre in Aizawl observed Earth Day 2025 with a thematic event centred around “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Held at the Centre’s premises on Tuesday, the programme brought together educators, government officials, and climate science professionals to reflect on environmental responsibility and the contribution of meteorological services in enhancing disaster preparedness and climate resilience.

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Catholic schools in Mizoram shut for a day to mourn Pope Francis' demise

22 Apr 2025 | 9:25 PM

Aizawl, Apr 22 (UNI) Catholic educational institutions under the Aizawl Diocese remained closed on Tuesday as a mark of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday.

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Bamboo cultivation to empower one lakh women farmers in Odisha: Deputy CM

22 Apr 2025 | 9:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (UNI) Bamboo cultivation will empower one lakh women farmers in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Tuesday.

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Manipur-based KCP-PWG Finance Secretary arrested by Meghalaya police

22 Apr 2025 | 9:01 PM

Shillong, Apr 22 (UNI) Meghalaya police have arrested the Finance Secretary of Manipur-based terrorist outfit Kangleipak Communist Party – People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) Khundongbam Herojit Meitei from Byrnihat, an industrial town on the Assam-Meghalaya border, police said.

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WBSSC to submit categorised lists to state Education Department by Apr 30

22 Apr 2025 | 8:50 PM

Kolkata, Apr 22 (UNI) Amid ongoing protests outside the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) office by disqualified teaching and non-teaching staff from state-run schools, demanding the publication of separate lists identifying “tainted” and “untainted” candidates, the commission announced a new deadline on Tuesday afternoon.

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