Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to experience light rain and thundershowers starting April 2, bringing temporary relief from the ongoing heatwave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), sporadic rainfall is expected in parts of southern and coastal Odisha over the next few days, though temperatures will largely remain unchanged. The first showers are likely to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to promote Odia identity, the Odisha government has declared a 14-day celebration, ‘Odia Pakhya,’ from April 1 (Odisha Day) to April 14 (Odia New Year and Maha Vishuba Sankranti). This initiative aims to highlight the state’s language, culture, and rich heritage through a series of events and awareness programs. Announcing…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district. The scheme aims to address the long-standing issue of housing for the underprivileged by providing them with pucca houses. “Since the 1970s, securing a house has been a major challenge for the poor and common people. Even…
Bilaspur: In a significant step towards infrastructure development and sustainable livelihood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, initiated commencement of work, and dedicated to the nation multiple projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, today. The event, marking the auspicious beginning of the New Year and the first day of Navratri,…
Bhubaneswar: A tragic train derailment near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of the Khurda Road Division claimed one life and left three others injured early this morning. The Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express (Train No. 12551) derailed, prompting swift rescue and relief efforts by railway authorities and local emergency teams. Casualties and Compensation The…
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, Maharashtra, today. Addressing the gathering, he underscored the significance of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, which marks the beginning of the sacred Navratri festival. He highlighted the nationwide celebrations of festivals such as Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Navreh, while also…
Patna: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various Central and State Government projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna, Bihar. The event was attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. Addressing the gathering, Amit Shah…
Kanpur: To harness the power of Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI (GenAI), the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and IIT Kanpur jointly organized a hackathon aimed at revolutionizing financial data interpretation. The event, held on March 28-29, 2025, challenged participants to develop AI-driven solutions that simplify financial statements, making them more accessible and comprehensible….
New Delhi: In response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, the Government of India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to extend humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. The operation is being coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces and the National Disaster Response Force…
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will be held at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from March 31 to April 11, 2025. The IAF contingent for the exercise will include Su-30 MKI fighter…
