Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) is embarking on an innovative initiative that transforms waste materials and scrap into stunning works of art, reinforcing its commitment to cleanliness and sustainability. Spearheaded by employees from the Diesel and Electric Loco Shed, Traction Sub-Station, and Traction Distribution Sections, this creative endeavor not only enhances the aesthetic appeal…
Bhubaneswar: In light of an impending severe cyclonic storm, Odisha’s Additional Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Padmanav Behera, has directed District Collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore to enforce a strict ban on fishing activities from October 16 to 26. This directive follows a mid-day weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Department…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new airports under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a significant initiative aimed at improving air connectivity across underserved regions of India. The newly inaugurated airports, located in Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), are set to start…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted the public about a developing cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm could bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h and is predicted to cause heavy rainfall across Odisha, according…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for August 2024, revealing a net addition of 18.53 lakh members during the month. This represents a 9.07% year-on-year growth compared to August 2023, highlighting the growing employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits across the country. New Membership Surge In…
Similipal: In a significant move to bolster the tiger population and improve genetic diversity, two Royal Bengal Tigers from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve will soon be translocated to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. This effort is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening tiger conservation in the region. A team of forest officials, including the…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several significant development projects in Varanasi today, marking a major milestone in the city’s ongoing transformation. Among the key projects launched were multiple airport initiatives worth over ₹6,100 crore, which promise to boost infrastructure and create job opportunities in the region. Addressing a large…
Goa: The Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr, involving Indian Navy’s INS Trikand, Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel RNOV Al Seeb, concluded successfully off the coast of Goa. The exercise, held from October 13 to 18, 2024, marked yet another step in strengthening the cooperation and interoperability between the two navies….
New Delhi: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, J.P. Nadda, inaugurated the “Medicine Update BJMFCON 2024,” organized by the Bihar & Jharkhand Medical Forum (BJMF), today. As the chief guest of the event, Nadda also unveiled the ‘Souvenir and BJMF Directory,’ marking the second edition of this socio-scientific gathering, which…
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today lauded the significant rise in female athletes participating in national events, attributing this success to the Khelo India ASMITA Women League. While inaugurating a newly constructed 300-bedded girls’ hostel at SAI RC LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram, the minister emphasized that this investment marks a key…
