New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand, along with training and associated equipment. The contracts, worth ₹62,700 crore (excluding taxes), were formalized on March 28, 2025. The first contract includes the supply of 66 LCHs to…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several districts in western Odisha over the next three days. Sambalpur and Jharsuguda are expected to experience heatwave conditions tomorrow, March 29, as per the latest forecast. For March 30, the IMD has issued a yellow warning for six districts, including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur,…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to agriculture and farmer welfare, the Odisha government has prioritized not only farmers’ livelihoods but also the education of their children. The CM-KISAN Yojana, an initiative under the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, is playing a crucial role in financially empowering the farming community. A key component of this initiative, the…
Bhubaneswar: Stressing the transformative role of science and technology in societal progress, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called for greater integration of research and innovation in governance and public welfare. Speaking at the ‘Scientist Felicitation and Award Ceremony – 2023’ at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Center, the Chief Minister highlighted the need to…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board was held this afternoon at the Conference Hall of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department at Kharavela Bhawan. The meeting, presided over by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change and Chairman of the Standing Committee, focused on…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). The Odisha Energy Department issued an official notification confirming his appointment. “In exercise of the power conferred under Sub-section 5 of Section 82 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (No. 36 of 2003), the State…
Chennai: The 14th edition of the India-Russia bilateral naval exercise, INDRA 2025, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between the two nations, is set to take place off the coast of Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025. Since its inception in 2003, Exercise INDRA has epitomized the long-term strategic relationship between the…
New Delhi: The Government of India and the Government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth JPY 191.736 billion for six key projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India. The agreements, signed in New Delhi between the Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), span diverse sectors including forest management,…
New Delhi: In a significant move to harness India’s biotechnology potential, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the creation of Regional BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Centers across the country in collaboration with state governments. The initiative aims to accelerate biotech startups and biomanufacturing, driving India’s leadership in the global biotech sector. Presiding over…
New Delhi: Powerlifting athletes from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Gandhinagar delivered a stellar performance at the second Khelo India Para Games (KIPG), which concluded in Delhi on Thursday. The NCOE campers secured 10 medals, including seven golds, in the para-powerlifting competition held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium…
