New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bolstering climate resilience at the grassroots level, Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, (Dr.) Jitendra Singh, and Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel jointly launched the Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting initiative at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. This groundbreaking effort is the result of collaboration between…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, conducted an inspection of several cyclone shelters in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area this afternoon, reviewing the preparedness and emergency arrangements in place ahead of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’. The visit is part of Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster management, as…
Paralakhemundi: The historic Paralakhemundi Railway Station is undergoing significant development, with a total investment of ₹12 crore under the Ministry of Railways’ Amrit Stations initiative. This transformation is set to enhance connectivity and improve passenger amenities in this culturally rich region of Odisha, benefiting both locals and travelers alike. Strategically located near the Andhra Pradesh…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi this evening to review the state’s preparedness for the fast-approaching Cyclone Dana. The cyclone, expected to make landfall later tonight, has prompted large-scale evacuation and emergency measures across coastal areas. According to an official press release, Chief Minister Majhi…
New Delhi: The International Telecommunications Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA 2024) concluded today with India emerging as a key player in influencing the future of global telecommunications. Through its proactive engagement, India successfully proposed groundbreaking resolutions and contributed to the modification of existing ones, receiving widespread support from member nations. The closing ceremony…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that 1,653 villages, nine towns, and 26 wards across 38 blocks in 11 districts of Odisha are likely to be affected. After a detailed review with district collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Cuttack, Khurda, and Jajpur at Lok Seva…
Gangtok: The Government of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government e Marketplace (GeM), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to enhance the adoption of the GeM platform for public procurement across various government departments. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as GeM now covers all states and Union Territories…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha late Thursday night or early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. According to the Regional Meteorological Department Director, Manorma Mohanty, there is a possibility that the cyclone may slightly…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan virtually inaugurated the National Conference on Technology Management (TECHMA 2024) on October 24, 2024. The two-day event, themed ‘Technology Management in Defence Sector for Vision India @2047’, has been organized by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Institute of Technology Management, Mussoorie….
New Delhi: In a significant push towards enhancing road infrastructure and promoting economic growth, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced two major road development projects for Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, the Ministry has sanctioned ₹252.42 crore for the upgradation and development of a 6-lane elevated corridor in…
