Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Sends Off Largest-Ever Indian Contingent for Paris Paralympics 2024

New Delhi: In a spirited send-off ceremony held in the capital today, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya extended his heartfelt best wishes to the Indian contingent set to compete in the Paris Paralympics 2024. The event, marked by enthusiasm and national pride, also saw the presence…

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Odisha CM Felicitates Olympian Hockey Star Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar: In a grand homecoming celebration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday honored Olympian hockey player Amit Rohidas at Lok Seva Bhavan following his return to the state. Rohidas, a key defender in the Indian hockey team, received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. During the felicitation…

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India Declares August 23 as National Space Day to Celebrate Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Moon Landing

New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Government of India has officially declared August 23 as National Space Day (NSpD) to commemorate the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the historic soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the Moon’s surface in 2023. With this achievement, India became the fourth nation to land on…

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India Launches Green Tug Transition Program to Decarbonize Maritime Operations

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) in New Delhi today. This landmark initiative aims to transition from conventional fuel-based harbor tugs to greener, more sustainable alternatives, marking a significant step in India’s commitment to environmental…

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YB Khurania Appointed as New Director General of Police for Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Yogesh Bahadur Khurania has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF) for Odisha, the state government announced on Friday. The decision follows the recommendation of three IPS officers by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the top police post. Khurania, a…

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CEC Announces Dates for Assembly Elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sandhu, announced the dates for the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir in a press conference today. While the schedule for the assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is expected to be released later, the Election Commission…

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Manu Bhaker, Double Bronze Medalist of Paris Olympics 2024, Honored by Seafarer’s Community

New Delhi: Manu Bhaker, India’s celebrated shooter and double Bronze Medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, was felicitated today by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in a special ceremony held in Delhi. Bhaker, the daughter of a seasoned seafarer, was honored on behalf of the entire seafarer’s community, recognizing her…

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ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite on SSLV-D3 Mission

Shriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its latest Earth Observation Satellite, EOS-08, aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 today at 9:17 AM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking a significant step forward in India’s space technology and satellite capabilities. The EOS-08 mission aims to advance satellite technology through the…

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Khallikote Unitary University Receives UGC Recognition as State University

Ganjam: Khallikote Unitary University, one of Odisha’s oldest educational institutions, has achieved a significant milestone as it gains recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state public university. This recognition places Khallikote Unitary University under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Geetanjali Dash, the in-charge Vice Chancellor of Khallikote University, confirmed that…

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