Chennai: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced today that double Olympic medalist in shooting, Manu Bhaker, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Bhaker, who recently won medals at the Summer Olympics in Paris, is the daughter of a marine engineer, making…
Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has witnessed a remarkable increase in the population of nesting birds during this year’s monsoon season. A recent bird census revealed a total of 130,123 birds across ten species, marking an increase of 6,265 birds compared to last year’s count of 123,867. The census, conducted by Forest…
Chennai: Athletes from the Odisha-Reliance Foundation (RF) Athletics High Performance Centre (HPC) delivered stellar performances at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai, capturing a total of five medals. DM Jayaram emerged as a standout competitor, securing two medals, while Sabita Toppo set a new personal best in her event. Jayaram clinched bronze in the…
Moqi (China): India registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Korea in the semi-final of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 at the scenic Moqi Hockey Training Base on Monday. Defending champions India will take on hosts China in the summit clash on Tuesday. Uttam Singh (13’) gave India the lead in the first quarter, followed by…
Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police have announced several traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to launch the Mohan Majhi government’s flagship Subhadra Yojana at Janata Maidan. The restrictions will be in place from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 17, and will affect several key routes…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) today, a groundbreaking digital platform under the Startup India program. During his keynote address, Goyal highlighted the initiative’s significance, aptly named BHASKAR, which means “Rising Sun.” He likened the platform to the sun, symbolizing enlightenment, growth, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a swift action, the Commissionerate Police arrested four youths and detained another in connection with an alleged reckless driving incident in Odisha’s capital on Tuesday. The incident, which involved dangerous driving along Janpath, has sparked outrage among citizens and raised concerns about the city’s law and order situation. One of the arrested individuals…
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) today at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The three-day summit celebrates India’s impressive accomplishment of surpassing 200 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward green energy. PM Modi also toured the…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to participate as a Partner Ministry in the 8th India Water Week, taking place from September 17 to 20, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. With the theme “Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management,” the Ministry will highlight its commitment to…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has congratulated Amaresh Kumar Sahu and Gedela Akhil for their remarkable achievements at the 47th WorldSkills Competition held in Lyon, France, from 10th to 15th September 2024. Sahu clinched the prestigious Bronze Medal in Renewable Energy, while Akhil earned the Medallion for Excellence in Water Technology, making Odisha proud on…
