Visakhapatnam: In a strategic move to secure the supply of essential hydraulic and lubricating oils, the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for a five-year period from 2024 to 2029. The agreement ensures uninterrupted supply of oils…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi-led government in Odisha has announced a major employment drive, “Nikujkti Mela,” to fill vacant positions in various departments starting in September. According to sources, at least 35,000 vacant posts will be filled in the first phase of this drive, with Chief Minister Majhi likely to distribute appointment letters to 22,000 new…
Bhubaneswar: In a worrying revelation, five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are among the dozens globally at risk of disappearing by 2050 due to the impacts of climate change, according to recent media reports. The sites include Khangchendzonga National Park, the Sun Temple in Konark, Keoladeo National Park, Sundarbans National Park, and the Churches…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has officially released guidelines for the highly anticipated Subhadra Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at empowering women. The first installment of the financial assistance under the scheme will be distributed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, coinciding with his birthday. According to the Women & Child Development Department, the…
Bhubaneswar: Adani Green Energy Group has shown keen interest in setting up a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Birigarh, Nayagarh, Odisha, to boost the state’s renewable energy production. The proposal was brought up during a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo at Lok Seba Bhavan on Monday, where Adani’s senior…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, emphasized the need for establishing climate-friendly and solar-powered cold storage facilities across the state. This initiative, discussed during a meeting at Krushi Bhavan on Monday, aims to enhance the preservation of fruits, vegetables, milk, and dairy products in all…
Mumbai: In a path-breaking initiative, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to introduce prize money for Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament award winners in Women’s and Junior Cricket tournaments which are part of its Domestic Cricket Programme. The BCCI has also decided that prize money will…
New Delhi: India will be playing their upcoming 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup group stage games in Dubai and Sharjah, as per the revised schedule announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. The ninth edition of the tournament was supposed to be held in Bangladesh from October 3-20, but political instability and safety…
Bhubaneswar: Following the detection of bird flu in parts of Odisha, Public Health Director Dr. Bijay Mohapatra has advised residents to refrain from consuming chicken for the next few days. The health department has urged all districts to implement strict preventive measures to curb the virus’s spread. Dr. Mohapatra announced that district-wise fever surveillance teams will…
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday distanced itself from remarks made by actor and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, in which she controversially linked the farmers’ protest to unrest in Bangladesh. The party issued a public reprimand, clarifying that her statements do not reflect the BJP’s position. In a statement, the BJP…
