Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Water Resources, Anu Garg, IAS, held a comprehensive review on flood management with senior engineers of the department on July 29, 2024. The meeting focused on the current flood scenario resulting from the release of water from the Hirakud reservoir and its downstream impact. During the review, Garg…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development Department, led by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, has initiated a comprehensive review of water logging issues across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha. During a decisive meeting, Padhee underscored the necessity for immediate response and proactive measures to address water logging, particularly during the monsoon season. Padhee emphasized…
New Delhi: The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in global heritage preservation. This year’s session was historic, as it was the first time India hosted this prestigious international assembly. The closing ceremony featured Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; H.E. Vishal V. Sharma, Chairman,…
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched its innovative ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ at the inaugural ‘Annual Operational Sea Training Conference’ held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on July 30, 2024. This cutting-edge software is designed to enhance training protocols and ensure uniformity across all ICG platforms, marking a significant advancement in the ICG’s operational training…
New Delhi: The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has introduced the Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module, marking a significant advancement in healthcare delivery for ex-servicemen. Launched on July 30, 2024, the E-SeHAT module enables ECHS beneficiaries to receive online tele-consultation for medical treatment from their homes, eliminating the need for visits to…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is on track for completion by December 2027, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced on Tuesday in the Odisha Assembly. In response to a question posed by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous from Barabati-Cuttack, Minister Mahapatra provided a detailed update on the progress of the…
New Delhi: The National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, hosted a pivotal workshop titled “Empowering Tribal Youth with New Age Skills” in New Delhi today. The workshop aimed to equip tribal youth with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Nirupam Chakma, Member of the National…
Kozhikode: The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals. The worst affected areas are Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil and Pothukalu. The locals from these areas who managed to escape are…
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for their stellar performance in clinching the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his pride and joy at the…
Paris: India’s shooter, Manu Bhaker, has etched her name in the annals of Olympic history by clinching her second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports. Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh landed India’s second medal of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 as the shooting pair won bronze in the…
