Bhubaneswar: The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Odisha has been on a steady rise, with 1,61,338 EVs currently plying on the state’s roads, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the State Assembly on Thursday. EVs now constitute 1.35% of the total vehicles operating in the state. While responding to a question from MLA Dhruba…
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated the approval of new Deep Tech and Cutting-Edge policies under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme to strengthen industry collaboration in defence technology. This move is aimed at encouraging DRDO establishments to engage private sector entities in the collaborative development of emerging technologies while…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi today, acknowledging the institute’s remarkable contributions to healthcare, medical education, and life sciences research. Speaking at the ceremony, President Murmu lauded AIIMS New Delhi as an institution of global prestige, embodying excellence…
New Delhi: The Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power was held in New Delhi last evening, chaired by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal. Members of Parliament from various political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha participated in the discussions focused on the…
New Delhi: India’s bio-economy has experienced a phenomenal 16-fold rise over the past decade, soaring from $10 billion in 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024. This milestone was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while unveiling the “India Bioeconomy Report 2025” (IBER 2025) at the BIRAC Foundation Day ceremony held at the…
Jammu: In a landmark move to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, the CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/S HAPICO Industries Private Limited to jointly develop novel biopesticides. This agreement marks a significant step toward sustainable agricultural practices by addressing the harmful effects of chemical pesticides…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting between the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and representatives of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Mayapuri was held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. Presided over by Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Dev, the meeting aimed to address concerns over ISKCON’s untimely Rath Yatra celebrations in India and abroad….
Bhubaneswar: In under a month since assuming charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has set the election machinery in motion with a focus on voter participation and an enhanced…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the crucial role of nano and micro entrepreneurs in India’s rural economy, a special workshop was organized at the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar to enhance their skills in financial inclusion, digital competence, and market access. The two-day workshop, titled ‘Kaushal Manthan: Capacity Building Workshop – Catalyzing Entrepreneurial Growth’, was conducted by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has begun preparations for the grand celebration of Odisha Day-2025 on April 1, with a state-level preparatory meeting held at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. According to an official release, this year’s main state-level event will take place at Satyabhamapur in…
