Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, has been elected President of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the ninth consecutive time, reaffirming his enduring leadership and deep-rooted influence in the state’s political landscape. Patnaik, who was the sole candidate for the post, was elected unopposed. The formal announcement was…
Bhubaneswar: Football fever is set to grip Odisha as the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 kicks off at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on April 20, promising fans a fortnight of electrifying action. The grand finale is slated for May 3. With football enthusiasts across the state buzzing with excitement, Director of Sports and Youth Services,…
New Delhi, April 18: The Government of India has categorically denied claims suggesting that Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be levied on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000, terming such reports as false, misleading, and completely baseless. In an official clarification, the government stated that there is no proposal under consideration to impose…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural practices and promoting global learning, a 28-member delegation from Odisha—comprising 14 farmers and 14 officials—has embarked on a week-long exposure visit to Malaysia. The visit, organized under the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA), was officially flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: With Puri’s world-renowned Rath Yatra drawing near, the Odisha government has ramped up preparations to ensure the smooth, secure, and seamless conduct of the grand annual event. A high-level review meeting was held on Thursday afternoon at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, bringing together senior officials from various…
New Delhi: India is poised to achieve a landmark moment in its space exploration journey with the scheduled launch of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) in May 2025. The mission, announced following a high-level review of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) upcoming agenda, marks the first time an Indian astronaut…
Korba, Chhattisgarh: In a pioneering move toward sustainable coal mining, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is set to become the first coal public sector undertaking (PSU) in India to adopt paste fill technology for underground mining. The landmark initiative was formalized through a ₹7040 crore agreement signed with TMC…
Nacala, Mozambique: As part of India’s expanding maritime collaboration with Africa under the SAGAR initiative, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna arrived at the Port of Nacala in Mozambique on Wednesday. The visit marks a major milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing deployment to Africa under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission, a regional initiative…
Dhanbad: In a significant move to bolster safety standards in India’s mining sector, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, visited the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) headquarters in Dhanbad, Jharkhand on Friday. The visit was aimed at reviewing the functioning of DGMS and reinforcing the government’s…
Marrakesh, Morocco: India made a strong impression at GITEX Africa 2025, the continent’s largest tech and startup show, which recently concluded in Marrakesh. The three-day event brought together global policymakers, industry leaders, and changemakers to discuss opportunities for collaboration and inclusive economic growth through technology. Representing the Republic of India at the summit was Jayant…
