Dwarka: A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology), has commenced groundbreaking underwater explorations off the coast of Dwarka, marking a significant advancement in the study of India’s rich underwater cultural heritage. The team is conducting initial investigations in an area near Gomati…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ramped up its efforts to curb the illegal liquor trade, taking strict legal action against those involved and pushing for stronger enforcement. Moving forward, this momentum will be reinforced through proposed legal reforms that will be incorporated into the upcoming excise policy, aiming to completely eliminate illicit liquor activities and…
Bhubaneswar: Reigning World Champions Germany showcased their dominance with a commanding 4-1 victory over India in a high-intensity FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Goals from Florian Sperling (7′), Thies Prinz (14′), Michel Struthoff (48′), and Raphael Hartkopf (55′) sealed the win for Germany, while Gurjant Singh…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-intensity encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Women), Spain clinched a 4-3 victory over India at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday. The closely fought match saw both teams exchanging leads before Spain sealed the win with a late goal from Captain Lucia Jimenez. Baljeet Kaur (19’), Sakshi Rana (38’),…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set up a high-level fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged suicide of a Nepali student at KIIT University. The decision comes after growing concerns about student safety and allegations of misconduct involving private individuals on campus. The committee includes top officials such as the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Principal…
Bhubaneswar: The latest elephant census conducted in November 2024 has recorded 2,103 elephants in Odisha, highlighting the state’s rich wildlife diversity. Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia shared these figures in the State Assembly on Tuesday while addressing a query from BJD legislator Prasanna Acharya. Acharya had sought district-wise data on elephant…
Port Stanley: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini successfully entered Port Stanley at 0515 IST on 18th February 2025, completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, a pioneering expedition that showcases the resilience, courage, and skill of the Indian Navy’s women officers. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated India’s first-ever “Open Air Art Wall Museum” at Mausam Bhawan today, marking a significant milestone in the history of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as it celebrates its 150 years of meteorological research and service. The unique open-air museum, developed in…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, today inaugurated a day-long conclave on ‘Waste Recycling & Climate Change 2025’, organized by the Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India (REIAI). The event brought together over 200 delegates, including environmental scientists, waste management professionals, and policymakers, to discuss the urgent need…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) hosted a roundtable interaction with Resident Commissioners and representatives from States and Union Territories (UTs) on 17th February 2025, to discuss collaborative efforts for the upcoming World Food India 2025 event. The session, chaired by Dr. Subrata Gupta, Secretary, MoFPI, aimed to strengthen partnerships and enhance…
