Bhubaneswar: To accelerate its green energy goals, Odisha government has approved new renewable energy projects worth ₹869.8 crore, with a combined capacity of 178 MW. The decision was taken during the 12th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC), chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department. The approvals include key solar…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward structured urban development in northern Odisha, the state government has initiated the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Baripada town. A high-level meeting convened at Lok Seva Bhawan today marked the beginning of this strategic effort. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of…
Washington: Donald Trump has reignited debate over foreign hiring by sharply criticizing leading US tech firms for employing Indian professionals and outsourcing work overseas. The former US President, speaking at a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit, accused companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple of undermining domestic employment and compromising national technological leadership. Addressing a packed…
Bangkok: As deadly clashes escalate along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to steer clear of conflict-affected regions and remain updated through official Thai sources. The advisory, shared on the Embassy’s official X handle, cautions Indian travellers against visiting seven eastern Thai provinces bordering Cambodia,…
New Delhi: Actor, filmmaker, and Tamil Nadu politician Kamal Haasan officially entered the national political stage on Friday by taking oath as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament. Speaking in Tamil, Haasan pledged, “As an Indian, I will do my duty,” reaffirming both his cultural identity and his commitment to public service. The development marks…
New Delhi: Fresh entrants to India’s formal workforce will soon receive a major boost, with the government rolling out the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) from August 1. The scheme promises a financial incentive of ₹15,000 to first-time employees registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Approved by the Union Cabinet with a…
New Delhi: Taking a firm stance against obscene and unlawful digital material, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has directed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to 25 OTT platforms accused of streaming sexually explicit content. The ministry’s order comes under the framework of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT (Intermediary…
Jhalawar, Rajasthan: A routine school day turned into a nightmare at Peeplodi Government School in Jhalawar district’s Manoharthana block, where a classroom ceiling collapsed on Friday, killing six students and injuring over 30 others. The incident occurred while 35 students of Class 7 were seated inside a room that suddenly gave way, trapping them under…
Despite accounting for nearly half of all Panchayat seats, many rural women leaders in India face deep-rooted challenges, ranging from proxy representation and political illiteracy to societal stigma. Their presence in governance is often symbolic, masking the persistent barriers that hinder true empowerment and meaningful participation in local decision-making. New Delhi: The lack of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards realising the vision of Samrudha Odisha by 2036, the Government of Odisha, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has cleared investment proposals worth ₹4,982.66 crore. The approvals, granted during the 138th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj…
