Union Power Minister Launches ₹1000-Crore ADEETIE Scheme to Accelerate Energy Efficiency in MSMEs

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….

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Jitendra Singh Visits THSTI on Foundation Day, Reviews Progress of India’s First-of-its-Kind Medical Research Centre

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…

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Railway Board’s DG (Safety) Concludes Intensive Safety Inspection of East Coast Railway

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…

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Odisha Charts Path to Wind Energy Expansion with Global Collaboration

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…

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The Last Unexplored Frontier Is Now Just a Train Ride Away: Mizoram Joins Indian Rail Grid with Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line

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…

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Statewide Bandh in Odisha on July 17 Over Student’s Death Amid Harassment Allegations

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…

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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth After Historic Space Mission, Becomes First Indian to Reach ISS

New Delhi: India achieved a landmark moment in its space journey as IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla safely returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a groundbreaking mission that made him the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). His return marked the successful end of the Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4), an international collaboration that…

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Fakirmohan College Student Dies After Self-Immolation

Bhubaneswar: In a deeply tragic development, Soumyashree Bisi, a second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakirmohan College, Baleswar, lost her life after succumbing to critical burn injuries sustained in a self-immolation attempt. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 12, when she allegedly set herself on fire outside the principal’s chamber. According to reports, the extreme act…

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Centre Hosts MSME Awareness Programme in Odisha to Promote SC-ST Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth

Koraput: In a significant effort to foster inclusive economic development and entrepreneurship among marginalised communities, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised a one-day awareness programme on July 14, 2025, at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital in Koraput, Odisha. The event aimed to disseminate information about the…

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