New Delhi: The COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 has been identified in Odisha, marking its presence in a total of 10 states across the country, as per the latest data released by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). With a total of 196 cases reported nationwide, the sub-variant has been detected in states such as Kerala, Goa,…
Puri: On the auspicious occasion of January 1, the administration of Shree Jagannath Temple took decisive steps to enhance the sanctity and decorum within the revered 12th-century shrine. In a significant move, the temple authorities made the dress code mandatory for devotees seeking entry into the sacred temple premises. With effect from January 1, a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone for the commencement of the first phase of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project today at a ceremony held near Trisulia, marking a significant milestone in the state’s infrastructural development. The ambitious project’s initial phase will establish a crucial link between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA)…
Japan: A powerful earthquake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, struck north-central Japan on Monday, leading to heightened concerns about potential tsunamis along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency promptly issued a tsunami warning following a series of robust earthquakes that rattled western areas. Notably, a major tsunami…
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commenced the new year with a remarkable achievement, launching the PSLV-C58 carrying the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on January 1, 2024. In its 60th mission, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) soared into the skies at 9:10 a.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Approximately 22…
