New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a landmark amendment to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order, 2019, marking a pivotal moment for India’s solar energy sector. Effective from June 1, 2026, this amendment introduces ALMM List-II, focusing on solar PV cells, to boost domestic…
New Delhi: The Indian government has introduced a specialized Ayush Visa category to facilitate foreigners seeking treatment under traditional Indian systems of medicine. Launched on July 27, 2023, the Ayush Visa caters to therapeutic care and wellness treatments provided by accredited hospitals and wellness centers. The Ayush Visa is available in four sub-categories: Ayush Visa…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has taken a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility with the introduction of double-decker electric buses in Bhubaneswar. CRUT has floated a tender inviting proposals for the supply, operation, and maintenance of these buses under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model for a period of 10+2 years. According…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of talent, Odisha athletes earned two silver medals at the 39th National Junior Athletics Championship held at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday evening. Sabita Toppo secured silver in the Women’s Under-20 100m Hurdles with a time of 14.17 seconds. The gold medal went to Maharashtra’s Crystal Vadakel, who completed the…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 509 crore for the construction of two railway flyovers in Odisha’s Cuttack and Rayagada districts. This strategic initiative is a key part of the Energy, Mineral & Cement Corridor scheme, designed to improve the movement of trains and eliminate operational delays across crucial rail corridors in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward upgrading the nation’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has undertaken extensive yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station, a vital hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is part of the broader plan to enhance key railway stations across the country, aiming to improve operational efficiency…
Singapore: Reigning Champion China’s Ding Liren bounced back from his defeat in the previous game and came up with a brilliant win against India’s Dommaraju Gukesh in Game 12 to tie the scores in their FIDE World Chess Championship Match at Resort World Sentosa here on Monday. Playing with his back to the wall after making…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing potato crisis in Odisha, the state government has launched an initiative to provide potatoes to consumers at a fixed price of ₹30 per kilogram. The measure, implemented in partnership with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), aims to ensure accessibility and affordability of the essential staple…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to bolster India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flipkart, India’s leading homegrown e-commerce platform. The partnership aims to nurture and empower tech startups across the country, leveraging the resources and expertise of both entities….
Panipat, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’, an innovative initiative by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) aimed at empowering women and enhancing financial inclusion, during an event in Panipat, Haryana. The occasion also saw the laying of the foundation stone for the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University in…
