Bhubaneswar: The second meeting of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) High Power State Committee was held on Friday, under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and financial performance of RIDF-funded projects in Odisha. The committee reviewed the expenditure incurred on projects listed…
Hyderabad: The Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal witnessed a momentous occasion today as 204 flight cadets, including 178 men and 26 women, were commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the prestigious Combined Graduation Parade (CGP). The event marked the culmination of rigorous pre-commissioning training for the cadets in Flying and Ground Duty branches. Air…
Jakarta: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, began a four-day official visit to Indonesia today, aimed at deepening bilateral defence ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit, running from December 15 to 18, focuses on enhancing naval cooperation and strengthening maritime security collaboration between the two nations. Admiral Tripathi…
New Delhi: National Energy Conservation Day 2024 was commemorated with a grand function at Vigyan Bhawan, graced by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The event highlighted the critical role of energy conservation in shaping a sustainable future and honored exceptional contributions to energy efficiency. Addressing the gathering, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized the collective responsibility toward resource…
Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is in full swing across Odisha, with registered farmers receiving a minimum support price (MSP) of ₹2,300 per quintal along with an additional ₹800 as input assistance. The state government has implemented stringent measures to prevent paddy from other states from infiltrating Odisha’s mandis. To…
Bhubaneswar: The State Youth Science Festival, organized by the Department of Science and Technology, was held today at Kalinga Stadium with an aim to ignite interest in science among young minds. The event featured 58 innovative projects—39 from the senior category and 19 from the junior category—and witnessed the participation of nearly 100 students from…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level National Energy Conservation Day was commemorated in Bhubaneswar today with a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of energy conservation in combating global warming and climate change. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, who also serves as the Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, inaugurated the occasion…
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts Winter Hiking Program with Camping, Snake Identification, and Stargazing
Kolkata: The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, reached a historic milestone today, marking 100 years of service. The centenary celebrations were inaugurated with the unveiling of a commemorative logo by the Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, signifying a century of progress and legacy in Indian aviation. The event, held at the…
Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and launched multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 5,500 crore during his visit to Prayagraj today. Addressing a gathering, the Prime Minister paid homage to the sacred city of Prayagraj, the land of the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, and commended the efforts of saints, workers,…
