Pokhran: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4, 2024. The tests showcased the advanced capabilities of this indigenous air defence system,…
London: An Indian delegation led by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, completed a successful visit to the United Kingdom from September 30 to October 2, 2024. The visit, aimed at enhancing bilateral legal cooperation, included high-level meetings and significant engagements with UK officials and members of the Indian…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance for Cambodian civil servants in a valedictory ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday. The two-week program, which took place from September 23 to October 4, 2024, was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out comprehensive guidelines for this year’s Durga Puja celebrations, emphasizing a plastic-free and eco-friendly approach in the city. In line with these guidelines, the use of plastic materials within puja pandals has been strictly prohibited. To promote environmentally conscious practices, numerous dustbins will be strategically placed around…
Noida: Indian hockey legend P.R. Sreejesh has been appointed as the director and mentor of the Delhi SG Pipers, one of the newly-formed teams in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL). In his new role, Sreejesh will work closely with the head coaches of both the men’s and women’s teams, guiding the players as they prepare…
Karanjia: An inter-college women’s chess tournament was hosted at Panchpir Women’s Degree College in Karanjia on October 1, as part of the Inter-Zone (Zone-II) Chess Championship under Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjdeo University (MSCBU), Baripada.
Bhubaneswar: To ensure that landless beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) can build their own homes, a high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was held in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The meeting, chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister Rabinarayan Naik, focused on expediting land…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Karnataka Legislative Council, led by the Council’s Deputy Speaker MK Pranesh, met with Surama Padhi, the Speaker of the Odisha Assembly, during their visit to Odisha. The delegation, comprising members from the Petition Committee and House Committee of the Karnataka Legislative Council, engaged in detailed discussions about the working processes…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been selected to host the prestigious Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. This landmark edition will feature both men’s and women’s teams for the first time, marking a major advancement towards gender equality in sports. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 28 December 2024 to 1 February 2025, with the Birsa Munda…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to distribute appointment letters to 16,009 junior teachers in various primary and upper primary schools across the state this Saturday. The recruitment ceremony and training program for these newly appointed Junior Teacher-Teachers will take place at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, organized by the School and Mass Education…
