Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a significant increase in the transportation rate for grains such as rice and wheat under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, raising the maximum price per quintal from ₹75 to ₹150. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The…
Bhubaneswar: The budget session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2025, with the Governor’s address. On the same day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the House. According to the schedule released by the Assembly Secretariat, the session will…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a public hearing today with landowners from Andharua and Daspur areas to discuss the draft Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to develop its inner ring road and enhance peri-urban infrastructure. Landowners from the designated mouzas actively participated in the meeting, offering…
New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities and the Make-in-India initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL), for the procurement of 47 Tank-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs). The agreement, valued at ₹1,560.52 crore, was signed…
Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic technology with the successful ground test of an Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor. This 120-second test, a first in India, underscores the nation’s growing capabilities in developing advanced hypersonic missiles….
Jaipur: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, expressed confidence in India’s renewable energy (RE) sector, stating that the nation is poised to meet and surpass its ambitious target of 500 GW capacity by 2030. Addressing the Regional Review Meeting on Renewable Energy in Jaipur, he highlighted the critical role of renewable energy…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, shared insights into India’s advancements in space, biotechnology, and governance during an exclusive conversation with Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Tankha on Sansad TV. The discussion highlighted the transformative changes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, driving India’s rise as a…
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is set to solidify its position as a global leader in marine trade, with landmark achievements and ambitious development plans unveiled under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted these advancements during a series of events…
New Delhi: With an eye on India’s performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to prioritize good governance, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at a roundtable meeting in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized the need for a…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-level meeting held at Kharvela Bhavan on Monday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called for an intensified focus on expanding public welfare initiatives and meeting fiscal targets. The Council of Ministers meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, cabinet ministers, and senior officials, reviewed the performance of various…
