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…
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…
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…
New Delhi: Elmentoz Research, a Bhubaneswar-based cutting-edge deeptech biotech startup, has won the prestigious Startup Mahakumbh Grand Challenge Award 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation aimed at transforming the animal feed industry.
Lisbon: In a gesture celebrating growing ties between India and Portugal, President of India Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the ‘City Key of Honour’ of Lisbon by the Mayor of Lisbon at a ceremonial function held at the City Hall on April 7. The prestigious honour symbolises Lisbon’s recognition of the enduring friendship between the…
agatsinghpur: The third edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully held on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, drawing around 30 heritage enthusiasts from within and outside the district.
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…
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…
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…
