Bhubaneswar: Astronomy enthusiasts and the general public are flocking to the Pathani Samanta Planetarium to witness a rare celestial event featuring six planets—Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus—aligned in a straight line. This breathtaking cosmic spectacle has captured the imagination of many, especially students, who are eagerly exploring the wonders of space through telescopes…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to host the highly anticipated One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England on February 9, 2025. Preparations for the grand event are in full swing following a high-level meeting chaired by Odisha Sports Minister Surjya Banshi Suraj at the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)…
Bhubaneswar: A 57-member delegation from Odisha, led by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, embarked on a five-day training program at Sahyadri Farms in Nashik, Maharashtra, to explore innovative agricultural practices and technologies. The group includes representatives from Farmer Producer Groups (FPGs) and officials from various departments, including Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Food Production, Horticulture,…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to bolster coastal security, Odisha will soon establish a special board comprising officers from the Coast Guard and Odisha Police. This board will undertake a thorough inspection of the state’s coastal areas and provide recommendations to enhance security measures. Based on their report, Marine Police Stations will be equipped with…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flagged off the ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’, marking a significant step toward enhancing the Indian Army’s operational capabilities. SANJAY is an automated system designed to integrate inputs from ground and aerial battlefield sensors, ensuring real-time surveillance and analysis of battlefield data. It processes and verifies sensor…
New Delhi: In a significant move to accelerate India’s energy transition, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have joined forces to establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET). This landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at a ceremony in Hyderabad,…
New Delhi: Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Hon’ble Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, launched the inaugural issue of NITI Aayog’s report titled “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025” today in the presence of Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog; Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog; and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, among other…
Mumbai: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced today that India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 will be the second-largest energy event globally in terms of participation, exhibition space, and sessions. Scheduled to take place from February 11–14, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, the event will set new benchmarks in the…
Bengaluru: Over 200 solar physicists from India and abroad have convened in Bengaluru this week for an international conference on ‘Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections.’ Organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), the event marks the 125th anniversary of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), a cornerstone of solar research in India since its…
Bhubaneswar/Bargarh: Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Government, Department of Water Resources, conducted an on-site review of irrigation projects in the Sambalpur and Bargarh districts today. During her visit to the Gangadhar Meher Lift Irrigation Project in Bargarh, Garg assessed the progress of the pump house operations, which aim…
