Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting sustainable energy, Odisha is set to begin testing green hydrogen-powered buses as part of India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved five pilot projects across the country, including a dedicated trial route in Odisha from Bhubaneswar to Konark…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) held its third review meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to discuss the roadmap for Odisha’s celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025. This initiative, declared by the United Nations, focuses on advancing cooperative models to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030….
Dubai: India sealed a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final with an emphatic 4-wicket win over Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Australia posted a target of 265, but India chased it down with clinical precision. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, top-scoring with 84 runs off 98 balls….
Lausanne (Switzerland): India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have maintained their positions in the top 10 of the FIH World Rankings following their performances in the FIH Pro League matches held in Bhubaneswar. The latest rankings, released on Tuesday, placed the Indian men’s team at fifth, while the women’s team secured the ninth spot. During…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to make daily commuting more economical, Odisha Yatri has introduced non-AC cabs in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state. The state-backed mobility platform aims to provide budget-friendly travel options while maintaining reliability and safety. The newly launched non-AC cabs offer passengers the flexibility to choose between AC…
Bhubaneswar: Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to assess the progress of road, bridge, and building projects valued at over ₹100 crore under the Works Department. The meeting, held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to improving infrastructure across Odisha. Minister Harichandan made it…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the marketing of fisheries products and empower stakeholders, the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Odisha, has signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat, and the Director of Fisheries, Odisha. The MoU was signed at the Rajiv Bhawan on March 4, 2025, in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a recent development, the Odisha government has decided to shift the observance of Panchayati Raj Dibas from March 5 to April 24, aligning with the national practice. As a result, all government and government-aided schools in Odisha will remain open on March 5, 2025, according to a circular issued by the School &…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) held its 56th Convocation Ceremony today at the Mahatma Gandhi Manch, IIMC, New Delhi, with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of the 2023-24 batch,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilization. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for India’s first hydrogen-powered truck trials, the Minister highlighted the transformative vision of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and India’s efforts toward achieving…
