New Delhi: In a significant advancement for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. The test took place on July 24, 2024, and showcased India’s indigenous capability to defend against ballistic missiles of up to 5000 km class. At 1620 hrs, the Target Missile…
New Delhi: To promote sustainable transportation, the Indian government has established 5,293 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along national highways, with 4,729 set up by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) at an expenditure of Rs. 178 crore. This initiative is part of India’s broader strategy to combat global warming and reduce carbon…
New Delhi: In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer Mukesh, the Ministry of Culture released a commemorative stamp marking his 100th birth anniversary. The event, held at Akashwani Rang Bhawan, All India Radio, New Delhi, was graced by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who served as the Chief Guest. Union…
Paris: Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2034. The decision was made during the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Paris on Wednesday. This marks the second time Salt Lake City will host the Winter Olympics, having first done so in 2002. Out of 89 valid votes, Salt…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has allocated a budget of Rs 10,586 crores for the financial year 2024-25. This substantial budgetary provision marks a remarkable 12.5-fold increase compared to the average annual investment of Rs 838 crores during the 2009-14 period. The increased funding aims to accelerate various developmental…
Bhubaneswar: Digi Yatra has been launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and the Digi Yatra Foundation, this innovative platform marks a major step towards creating a digitally empowered society. Digi Yatra is designed to revolutionize the travel experience by enabling the automatic digital processing of passengers, thus…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, engaged in an insightful and motivating interaction with National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from across India via video conference today. This event aimed to recognize and encourage the youth contributing significantly to community service and nation-building. The interaction is part…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly faced repeated adjournments on Wednesday, the third day of the budget session, due to protests from opposition parties. The BJD staged a walkout, criticizing the state government’s inaction on the alleged assault of an Assistant Section Officer by Governor Raghubar Das’s son. Simultaneously, Congress members disrupted proceedings, citing Odisha’s neglect in the…
Goa: The first of two advanced frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was launched today, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime capabilities. The ship, named Triput, was ceremoniously launched by Rita Sreedharan to the invocation from the Atharva Veda, in the presence of P S Sreedharan Pillai, the…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 has earmarked approximately ₹13,000 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marking a notable increase of 73.60% over the previous year’s Revised Estimate (RE). This substantial boost underscores the government’s commitment to the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities across India. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan In a landmark…
