New Delhi: India has witnessed record-breaking production levels of key minerals iron ore and limestone in the fiscal year 2023-24, accounting for about 80% of the total mineral production by value under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR). Iron ore production soared to 277 million metric tonnes (MMT) and limestone production reached 450 MMT…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha braces for the final phase of elections tomorrow, most political leaders are anxiously awaiting the poll outcomes. In stark contrast, a confident and relaxed Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was seen indulging in one of his favorite pastimes—visiting a bookstore. The voracious reader and author of three books visited the Modern Book Depot…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha experiencing severe heat wave conditions, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Satyabrata Sahu, has issued a comprehensive advisory to mitigate the risks associated with the extreme temperatures. The advisory, directed at the Collectors of Angul, Bolangir, Bargarh, Boudh, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Sonepur, and Sundargarh, aims to protect…
Bhubaneswar: With the fourth and final phase of polling in Odisha set for June 1 (Saturday), the Odisha Police have implemented extensive security measures to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. In this phase, six Parliamentary constituencies—Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur—and 42 Assembly constituencies will head to the polls. Odisha DGP Arun…
New Delhi: In a significant move to promote a healthier environment for students, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Socio Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS), launched the Implementation Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) today. This initiative aligns with the theme of…
Kochi: India has successfully concluded the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26), which took place from May 20th to May 30th, 2024, in Kochi, Kerala. The prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), witnessed significant…
Bengaluru: The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has been honored with the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion,…
Paris: Top seed Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam with another comfortable display even as Alexander Zverev backed up his statement win against Rafael Nadal with a dominant display against David Goffin in the French Open on Thursday. Aiming for his fourth trophy on the clay courts of Paris, the…
Mangaluru: The coastal city of Mangaluru is abuzz with excitement as the 5th edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), the nation’s premier surfing competition, kicks off tomorrow. Organized by the Surfing Swami Foundation and hosted by the Mantra Surf Club under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, this highly anticipated event…
New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the launch of a new numbering series, 160xxxxxxx, dedicated to service and transactional calls. This initiative aims to help citizens easily identify legitimate calls, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring important calls are not missed. Currently, the 140xxxxxxx series is allocated to telemarketers for promotional,…
