India Opens Himalayan Climate Research Gateway in Jammu & Kashmir, Launches Indo-Swiss Project

Jammu & Kashmir: In a landmark stride toward global climate leadership, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the country’s first-ever Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre at Nathatop, Jammu & Kashmir. Nestled at an altitude of 2,250 meters, the cutting-edge facility is set to become a crucial hub for atmospheric and climate…

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India, UAE Commit to Strengthening Defence Ties During High-Level Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi: In a significant move to deepen strategic cooperation, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at South Block on Tuesday. The two leaders reviewed ongoing defence collaborations and…

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Pradeep Kumar Jena Sworn in as Chairman of Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission

Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday, following a formal swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office in the presence of senior OERC officials and other dignitaries. Jena’s appointment…

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Rain, Thunderstorms Likely Across Odisha till April 14 Amid Changing Weather Patterns: IMD

Bhubaneswar: As changing weather conditions grip Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several districts over the coming days. The unsettled weather is expected to continue until April 14, with varying intensity across the state. The IMD’s forecast indicates that…

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LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked by ₹50 for All Consumers from April 8

New Delhi: The price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders has been increased by ₹50 for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. The revised rates are effective from April 8 and apply to all consumers, including beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). With…

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Odisha Leads National Pilot on AI-Powered Tool for Child Growth Monitoring

Bhubaneswar: To revolutionize child health monitoring, Odisha has launched a five-day training-cum-workshop focused on developing an artificial intelligence-based tool for child anthropometry. The initiative, titled “AI for Growth Monitoring,” aims to harness the power of AI to improve the accuracy and efficiency of measuring children’s growth indicators. Principal Secretary, Women & Child Development Department, Shubha Sarma…

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East Coast Railway Sets New Record with 281.5 km Track Expansion in FY 2024-25

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone in infrastructure development by commissioning a total of 281.5 kilometers of new railway lines and multi-tracking during the financial year 2024-25. This marks a remarkable 50 percent increase over the previous year’s achievement of 187.2 kilometers and highlights ECoR’s continued commitment to enhancing rail…

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