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…
Bhubaneswar: The 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Fest, along with the Kala Utsav 2024, titled UDBHAV, was inaugurated today in a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar. Over 1,400 students from 22 states have gathered to participate in this national event, which celebrates the cultural and literary diversity of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The inaugural…
Bhubaneswar: The heritage well adjacent to the historic Ananta Vasudeva temple in Bhubaneswar has been filled in, sparking controversy and concern from heritage advocates and local stakeholders. Located within a protected zone around the 13th-century temple, the well was once used for preparing temple prasad (sacred offerings) before piped water became accessible. Concrete platforms are…
Kolkata: The National Test House (NTH) recently completed a customized testing initiative for the “LED Tower Mast Light,” specifically engineered for severe environmental conditions such as sub-zero, high-altitude regions and extreme hot, dusty deserts. This specialized testing, carried out by the Lamp and Photometric Laboratory of NTH (Eastern Region) in Kolkata, is aimed at ensuring…
