With a science-based approach learnt from mobile science labs through the audiovisual medium, tribes in Odisha have adapted simple measures that have helped in reducing their health problems Residents in tribal-dominated districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi and Kandhamal in Odisha wait enthusiastically for the Mobile Science Lab. The tribes in these districts are uninformed, steeped […]
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Supersonic interceptor missile test-fired off Odisha coast
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday (Aug 2) successfully test-fired a supersonic interceptor missile off the Odisha coast. The missile was test-fired at 11.24 am at launchpad-4 of the Integrated Test Range on Dr Abdul Kalam Island. The endo-atmospheric Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile is a part of India’s Ballistic Missile […]
Now Odisha farmers to get smartphones
The Odisha government has decided to distribute smartphones among farmers across the state. Civil Supplies and Cooperation Minister Surya Narayan Patro on Friday (July 27) told media that the initiative will be taken to strengthen communication between the government and farmers. Under the scheme, the government will be providing regular updates in Odia language on […]
Odisha to partner Google for startups
The Odisha government may partner with internet giant Google for developing startups in the state. Pertinently, Karnataka, Goa and Telangana already have partnership with Google’s Cloud Startup programme for supporting startups in the three states. The Odisha government is also reportedly considering similar partnership with Google. The Cloud Startup Program by Google offers free credits […]
Odisha inks pact for early lightning detection
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (Odisha.in) The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and Earth Networks, the largest global hyper local weather network, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to install lightning detection systems that can alert people and save lives. The state inked the pact as the USA-based firm has the expertise on providing […]