Odisha Hosts Industry Meet Ahead of ‘India Chem 2024’ Summit

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in collaboration with FICCI, successfully organized an industry meet in Bhubaneswar to promote the upcoming India Chem 2024 summit. The international exhibition and conference, themed “Advanced India: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future”, will take place in Mumbai…

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Odisha Boosts IT Sector with Inauguration of Four New Operations Centres in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar:In a major milestone for Odisha’s IT sector, four leading companies—Chubb Business Services, Integreon Managed Solutions, Bourntec Solutions, and Secuodsoft Technologies—inaugurated their new operations centres in Bhubaneswar today. This move further cements the state’s reputation as a rising hub for IT, professional services, and innovation. The virtual inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Mohan…

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India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to Enhance Maritime Security and Connectivity: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, emphasized the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a key initiative to bolster India’s maritime security and improve the speed of goods movement between Europe and Asia. Speaking at the India-Mediterranean Business Conclave 2024, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)…

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Odisha Strengthens Semiconductor Industry with Launch of RIR Power Electronics Facility

Bhubaneswar:In a landmark move for India’s semiconductor industry, RIR Power Electronics Ltd. has laid the foundation for the country’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility at EMC Park, Infovalley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This pioneering project cements India and Odisha’s position at the forefront of the global power electronics market. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Odisha Chief…

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Low-Pressure Area to Bring Heavy Rains Across Odisha, IMD Issues Yellow Alert for 18 Districts

Bhubaneswar:A low-pressure area has formed over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and now lies over the central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this system is accompanied by a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level and tilting southwestwards with height. The…

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Indian Navy’s INS Tabar Participates in 22nd Edition of Exercise VARUNA with French Navy in the Mediterranean Sea

New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar, recently concluded a successful visit to Toulon, France and participated in the 22nd edition of the Indo-French Bilateral Exercise VARUNA from September 2 to September 4, 2024, in the Mediterranean Sea. Commanded by Captain MR Harish, INS Tabar was part of an extensive joint naval…

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India’s Technical Textiles Industry Set to Surpass $10 Billion Target by 2030: Union Minister Giriraj Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, expressed strong confidence that India’s technical textiles industry will surpass the ambitious target of $10 billion by 2030. Speaking at the inauguration of the international conference-cum-exhibition, ‘Viksit Bharat – Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development’ in New Delhi today, the Minister highlighted the sector’s pivotal role…

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Visits Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Assures Farmers of Immediate Support

Vijayawada: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is on a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where he has been meeting with farmers and assessing flood-affected areas. Today, the Minister visited Kesarpalli in the Gannavaram Assembly Constituency in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, where he interacted with local farmers and offered them…

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Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu Inaugurates Digi Yatra Facility at Nine Airports

Visakhapatnam: In a significant move to further streamline air travel across India, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, today inaugurated the Digi Yatra facility at Visakhapatnam International Airport. Simultaneously, the minister virtually launched the service for eight other Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports, including Coimbatore, Dabolim, Indore, Bagdogra, Ranchi, Patna, Raipur, and…

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India Introduces New BPaLM Regimen to Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Aiming for TB-Free Nation by 2025

New Delhi: In a significant move towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in India by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has approved the introduction of the BPaLM regimen—a groundbreaking treatment for Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This innovative regimen, introduced under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), offers a…

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