Mumbai: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution,Pralhad Joshi, visited the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) at IIT Bombay today, where he interacted with researchers and reviewed India’s emerging leadership in solar energy technology. The visit marked a significant moment in India’s journey toward a…
Panipat, Haryana: In a significant step towards promoting sustainable industrial growth and a low-carbon economy, the Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme was officially launched today by Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, at a national roll-out event held at Arya (P.G.) College, Panipat….
Faridabad: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today visited the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) on the occasion of its 16th Foundation Day, and took stock of the ongoing work at the upcoming Medical Research Centre (MRC)—a landmark facility that promises to significantly boost India’s clinical…
New Delhi: Marking a decade of transforming India’s workforce, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today launched a week-long celebration of the 10-year milestone of the Skill India Mission on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event was inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and…
Bhubaneswar: Hari Shankar Verma, Director General (Safety), Railway Board, concluded a comprehensive three-day safety inspection of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) today. Held from July 13 to 15, the inspection focused on evaluating the implementation of safety measures, infrastructure preparedness, and staff performance across key sections of the zone. During his visit, Verma undertook a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy goals, a high-level meeting on wind energy was held today at the Lokseva Bhavan conference hall under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on exploring the state’s wind…
Puri: The monsoon showers did little to deter the passion of heritage lovers as the 12th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) was successfully conducted on Sunday afternoon, drawing enthusiastic participation from across Odisha. Twenty-four heritage enthusiasts from cities like Rourkela, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, and Konark took part in the immersive walk through the historic…
Debrigarh: In a promising development for wildlife conservation in eastern India, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the presence of a pair of endangered wild dogs (Dhole or Balua Kukura in Odia) for the first time in over a decade. On July 14, forest authorities confirmed the sighting of two wild dogs — one male and…
Sairang: High in the misty green hills of Mizoram, where clouds descend like curtains and time seems to slow, a new sound has pierced the silence — the whistle of a train. For the first time in history, the remote northeastern state of Mizoram has been officially connected to the Indian railway network with the…
Bhubaneswar: The tragic death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, has triggered a wave of public outrage across Odisha, culminating in the announcement of a statewide bandh on July 17. The Odisha Congress, leading the protest, has termed the incident a “systemic failure” and an “institutional murder,” demanding…
