Bhubaneswar: The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was held today at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. Chaired by V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman, CGPB, the event brought together stakeholders from exploration, research, and mining sectors to discuss advancements in geosciences and strategies for sustainable mineral…
Bengaluru: Professor Urbasi Sinha, a prominent faculty member in the Light and Matter Physics theme at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), has been awarded the prestigious Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at Cambridge, UK. The award celebrates Prof. Sinha’s groundbreaking work in quantum technologies and her contributions to advancing…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind CSIR Mega “Innovation Complex” in Mumbai through virtual mode on January 17. Dedicated to startups and industry stakeholders, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and empowering entrepreneurs. Spread over nine floors, the Innovation Complex boasts…
Bhubaneswar: TPCODL, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has launched a cutting-edge Power Distribution Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant leap in enhancing power distribution management and operational excellence across the state. The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated today by K. V. Singh Deo, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Government of…
Bhubaneswar: The ‘Valedictory Ceremony’ for the Induction Training Program of Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) probationers was held today at the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration. A total of 112 OAS Officer Trainees, who have undergone training at the academy over the past few months, participated in the ceremony. Manoj Ahuja, the Chief Secretary of Odisha, delivered…
Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department of Odisha held its first monthly review meeting of the year today, chaired by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. The meeting, conducted at the department’s conference hall, was attended by senior officials, with officers from all 63 Rural Development Divisions joining via video conferencing to report on ongoing projects and initiatives….
Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, during their two-day visit to Odisha, immersed themselves in the state’s rich cultural heritage with stops at Raghurajpur village and the crafts museum, Kalabhoomi. On Saturday, the President and his wife visited the famed Raghurajpur village in Puri district, known for its pattachitra art and folk traditions….
Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited Hirakud Wetland Census 2025 commenced today, with a dedicated team of 70 birders spread across 32 teams conducting the enumeration. Covering the expansive 550 sq. km wetland, the census spans 21 sectors, from the Hirakud Lake to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, aiming to document the region’s rich avian diversity. The previous census…
New Delhi: The indigenously designed and built guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of the prestigious Multinational Exercise La Perouse. This event has brought together naval forces from the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Royal Navy, United States Navy, Indonesian Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy, and Royal Canadian…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme today, benefiting property owners in more than 50,000 villages across 230 districts in 10 states and 2 Union Territories. The initiative was launched via video conferencing, with numerous dignitaries, including state Governors, Chief Ministers, and Union Ministers, in attendance….
