New Delhi: To strengthen food safety standards in the e-commerce sector, the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a meeting with e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) under the leadership of its CEO. Held on November 12, the meeting aimed at reinforcing compliance requirements and implementing stringent practices for consumer safety across digital…
New Delhi: The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the P-7 Parachute System has been formally handed over to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra. The ceremony, held at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, was presided over by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of…
Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone today with the successful maiden flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, using a mobile articulated launcher. The test validated the performance of all…
Patna: In a landmark development for Bihar’s industrial sector, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), the Government of Bihar, and the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) have signed the State Support Agreement (SSA) and Shareholder Agreement (SHA) to establish an Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya. This project is a critical node in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, presented the state’s forward-looking energy transition strategy at the Power Minister’s Conference at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Accompanied by the Principal Secretary of Energy, Singh Deo emphasized Odisha’s leadership in power sector reforms and its commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future aligned…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards eradicating malnutrition in Odisha, the Department of Women and Child Development (W&CD), in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a State-Level Take Home Ration (THR) Conclave at Mayfair Lagoon. The event, aimed at addressing nutrition issues and exploring best practices in the distribution of nutrition supplements, was graced by Prabhati Parida, Deputy…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the year-long celebrations marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, the renowned statesman and intellectual, a special art camp dedicated to his life and contributions was held at the Kalinga Art Gallery, Bhubaneswar. The camp, which took place from November 10 to 12, featured 30 distinguished artists from various districts…
New Delhi: The 10th Mission Steering Group (MSG) meeting under the leadership of Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, has successfully approved 12 new research projects with a total value of INR 13.3 crore. These projects, aimed at advancing the development of technical textiles in India, cover key strategic areas such as geotextiles, sustainable and…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to revolutionize its electrification infrastructure by implementing a state-of-the-art 2X25 KV Overhead Electrification (OHE) System across key railway sections. This upgrade aims to improve voltage stability, enable smoother semi-high-speed train operations, and accommodate the increased movement of heavily-loaded freight trains, supporting the Railway Board’s ambitious 3000 MT…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward enhancing urban mobility and accessibility, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has become a digital ticketing seller on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform. This integration marks a significant advancement in CRUT’s mission to improve the commuting experience by offering more versatile and convenient ticketing options. The first ticket…
