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)’…
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…
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….
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,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team wrapped up their Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice (26’, 33’) to guide India to a crucial win, lifting them to third place…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, the Indian women’s hockey team pulled off a sensational comeback against defending champions the Netherlands, securing a 2-2 draw before clinching the shootout 2-1 to grab the crucial bonus point in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Trailing by two goals at halftime, India turned the game…
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….
Bhubaneswar: With the much-awaited Jagar Jatra of Lord Lingaraj set to take place on Wednesday, the Odisha government conducted a final review meeting to ensure seamless arrangements for the grand religious event. The high-level meeting, chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, focused on coordination among departments and officials to facilitate a smooth…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2025 commenced with a major B2B exhibition aimed at positioning Odisha as a premier tourism and investment hub. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FICCI, the three-day event is bringing together leading domestic tour operators and Odisha-based sellers, fostering…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department of Odisha conducted the RACP Adalat at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall today, providing a crucial platform for addressing the grievances of retired and working employees deprived of benefits under the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Scheme. The meeting was chaired by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and…
