Bhubaneswar: The iconic Hirakud Dam in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, known as Asia’s longest earthen dam, has reopened to tourists after a 24-day security restriction was lifted today. The restriction, which had been in place since May 9, was imposed amid heightened national security concerns linked to growing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the restriction…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Deogarh district today, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹205 crore. Among the highlights of the visit was the inauguration of a newly constructed 300-bed hospital aimed at significantly improving healthcare services in the region. Out of the total…
Shillong: In a historic move aimed at decentralizing capacity-building and promoting inclusive development, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has acquired a five-acre land parcel in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, for its first-ever regional campus. This expansion marks IICA’s formal entry into the Northeast and reinforces the government’s…
Oslo: In a historic first, India made its debut at Nor-Shipping, one of the world’s leading maritime events, with the inauguration of the India Pavilion by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The event marked a significant step in India’s maritime diplomacy, showcasing…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for clean governance and transparent land administration, the Odisha government has launched a crackdown on irregularities linked to part plot sales across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Tuesday that a total of 300 officials involved in the preparation of District Survey Reports (DSRs) have…
New Delhi: Marking a significant milestone in India’s scientific and maritime journey, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal presided over the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Norway’s Kongsberg at an event today in Oslo. The MoU paves the way…
New Delhi, June 3, 2025: In a decisive push toward a sustainable and circular textile economy, the Ministry of Textiles held the fourth meeting of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Task Force today, led by Secretary Neelam Shami Rao. The gathering brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, multilateral agencies, and stakeholders from across…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today inaugurated the much-anticipated Urban Adda 2025 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The three-day conclave, coinciding with World Bicycle Day, brings together youth leaders, urban planners, policymakers, and civil society to co-create a vision for sustainable…
Paris: Novak Djokovic etched another chapter in his storied career on Monday, becoming just the second player in history to register 100 career wins at Roland Garros. The 38-year-old Serbian achieved the milestone in dominant fashion, cruising past Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals for a record-extending 16th consecutive year…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to widespread appeals from students, parents, and guardians, the Odisha Higher Education Department has extended the deadline for submitting the Common Application Form (CAF) for Plus III undergraduate admissions through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. Originally scheduled to close on June 1, the application deadline has now been pushed to June…
