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,…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th Grand Finale of the Tata Steel Young Astronomers Talent Search (YATS) celebrated the brilliance of budding scientific minds at the Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together 30 exceptional students from 23 districts of Odisha, who were recognized for their achievements in astronomy and science. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and improving highway patrolling efficiency, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the implementation of upgraded Incident Management Services. Central to this initiative is the deployment of newly designed Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs), named ‘Rajmarg Saathi,’ which feature cutting-edge technology and improved functionality…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today appointed 376 individuals, including 85 homeopathic doctors, 239 radiographers, and 52 lecturers, in a Nijukti Mela held at Lok Seva Bhavan. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the event, congratulating the new appointees and urging them to serve with professionalism and integrity. He emphasized the importance of avoiding corruption and…
Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim bail to Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, minutes after a city court sent him to judicial custody for 14 days in the case relating to a stampede at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ that killed a woman. The High Court gave interim bail…
