Bhubaneswar: To promote religious tourism and celebrate Odisha’s spiritual heritage, the state government has announced the creation of a “Shakti Corridor” connecting all major Shakti Peeths. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday during her visit to the revered Maa Tara Tarini temple in Ganjam. The corridor, envisioned as an…
New Delhi: In a major push towards industrial growth and economic transformation, Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, during his strategic visit to New Delhi, oversaw the signing of 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹98,880 crore, with potential to generate 67,000 jobs across multiple sectors. An additional 15 investment intents were also received,…
New Delhi: India and Israel took a major leap forward in agricultural collaboration today with the signing of an Agriculture Cooperation Agreement and Work Plan aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in food security, agricultural innovation, and rural development. The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting held at the International Guest House, National Agricultural Science…
Jammu & Kashmir: In a landmark stride toward global climate leadership, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the country’s first-ever Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre at Nathatop, Jammu & Kashmir. Nestled at an altitude of 2,250 meters, the cutting-edge facility is set to become a crucial hub for atmospheric and climate…
New Delhi: In a significant move to deepen strategic cooperation, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at South Block on Tuesday. The two leaders reviewed ongoing defence collaborations and…
Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday, following a formal swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office in the presence of senior OERC officials and other dignitaries. Jena’s appointment…
Bhubaneswar: As changing weather conditions grip Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several districts over the coming days. The unsettled weather is expected to continue until April 14, with varying intensity across the state. The IMD’s forecast indicates that…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to announce the results of the High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, in the second week of May. This was confirmed by BSE President Srikant Tarai during a media interaction on Tuesday. Updating on the ongoing evaluation process, Tarai said, “The paper checking for the Class…
New Delhi: Elmentoz Research, a Bhubaneswar-based cutting-edge deeptech biotech startup, has won the prestigious Startup Mahakumbh Grand Challenge Award 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation aimed at transforming the animal feed industry.
Lisbon: In a gesture celebrating growing ties between India and Portugal, President of India Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the ‘City Key of Honour’ of Lisbon by the Mayor of Lisbon at a ceremonial function held at the City Hall on April 7. The prestigious honour symbolises Lisbon’s recognition of the enduring friendship between the…
