Indian Hockey Teams Wrap Up Bhubaneswar Leg of FIH Pro League with Strong Performances

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams concluded their FIH Hockey Pro League home campaign at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing commendable performances in their respective eight-match stints between February 15 and 25. The Men’s team delivered an impressive showing, securing five victories from eight matches and climbing to third place in the…

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Odisha Govt Pledges ₹10 Crore for Baba Akhandalamani Temple Development

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance religious tourism and infrastructure, the Odisha government has allocated ₹10 crore for the development of the historic Baba Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi in Bhadrak district. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Earlier in the day, Deputy CM…

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President Murmu Attends Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chhatarpur, Emphasizes Women-Led Development

Chhatarpur: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced a grand Mass Wedding ceremony organized by Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, today. The event, held to support and celebrate the union of newlywed couples, witnessed a large gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, and families. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu highlighted the country’s transition…

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Indian Army Signs ₹80.43 Crore Contract for Indigenous Chemical Detection Systems

New Delhi: In a major step towards bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance, the Indian Army has signed a contract worth ₹80.43 crore with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd. for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems. The agreement, finalized on February 25 under the ‘Buy Indian (IDDM)’…

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Jitendra Singh Reviews Microbial Research at CSIR-IMTECH, Highlights India’s Biotech Advancements

Chandigarh: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, visited the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH) in Chandigarh, where he inspected the Microbe Repository and reviewed the institute’s ongoing research projects. Emphasizing the crucial role of microbial technology in shaping the next phase of industrial innovation, he noted that this…

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Govt Announces ₹4,800 Crore Investment to Boost Assam’s Inland Waterways

Guwahati: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has announced an investment of over ₹4,800 crore to revolutionize Assam’s inland waterways sector. The announcement was made at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati, where he highlighted the state’s potential to become a key hub for riverine trade and transport….

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CBSE Proposes Twice-a-Year Class 10 Board Exams from 2026, Seeks Public Feedback

New Delhi: In a major shift towards a more flexible examination system, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice a year starting from the academic session 2025-26. The board has released draft guidelines for the new exam structure and invited feedback from stakeholders, including schools, teachers, parents,…

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Odisha Govt Gears Up for Puri Rath Yatra 2025 with Advanced Security and Crowd Management Measures

Bhubaneswar: With the grand Puri Rath Yatra 2025 fast approaching, the Odisha government has begun meticulous preparations to ensure seamless crowd management and security during the annual festival of Lord Jagannath. A high-level preliminary meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to strategize key aspects of the event….

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