Alibaug, Maharashtra: In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully evacuated 14 Indian crew members from the grounded bulk carrier JSW Raigad off the coast of Alibaug. The operation was conducted around 0930 hrs on 26 July 2024, following a distress call received by the ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar: The “Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty” from Assam has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement was made on July 26, 2024, during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, making it the 43rd property from India to receive this honor….
Paris: The fans will be in position to witness a unique moment in Olympic history at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, set to be held along the Seine on Friday evening. The Opening Ceremony promises to be unforgettable, with athlete barges floating down the river starting at the Austerlitz Bridge. They will pass under historic bridges…
Bhubaneswar: After a two-month closure, Bhitarkanika National Park, famed for its saltwater crocodile habitat, is set to welcome visitors again on August 1. Closed from May 1 to July 31 to support the breeding season of crocodiles, the park’s reopening is eagerly awaited by nature enthusiasts and tourists. The highlight of this reopening is the…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday the formation of a low-pressure area over the northern Bay of Bengal, extending into the coastal regions of Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal. The IMD reported that the low-pressure system is associated with a cyclonic circulation reaching up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, which…
Ladakh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the bravehearts who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Ladakh today. He attended the Shraddhanjali Samaroh, listened to the Gaurav Gatha briefing by NCOs on the Kargil War, and visited the Amar Sansmaran: Hut of Remembrance and Veer…
New Delhi: To boost India’s agricultural export and import capabilities, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)’s project titled ‘Development of Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing & Storage Facility at JNPA on PPP Mode,’ valued at Rs. 284.19 Crore. The JNPA will establish a…
Bhubaneswar: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is taking on a prominent global and regional leadership role in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Notably, India has spearheaded the establishment of the international Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as part of its global initiatives. On July 25, 2024, Rajendra Singh,…
Paris: India’s male archers delivered a commendable performance in the individual rankings round at the Paris Olympic Games, securing third place in the ranking round for the Team Competition and earning a spot in the quarterfinals scheduled for July 29. The trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav accumulated a total score of 2013,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a series of ambitious initiatives as part of its Rs 2.65 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at driving inclusive development across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, announced that the development of farmers, women, youth, and poor people has…
