New Delhi: India, boasting the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves, has emerged as the second-largest consumer of coal globally, driven by a rapidly expanding economy. The power sector, experiencing a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.5% from FY 2021-22 to 2023-24, along with other sectors, fuels the demand for coal. Despite this significant coal…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards bolstering India’s mineral sector, the Union Cabinet, has approved amending the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (‘MMDR Act’). The amendment focuses on specifying the royalty rates for 12 critical and strategic minerals, including Beryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Gallium, Indium, Rhenium, Selenium, Tantalum,…
Goa: In a groundbreaking feat, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini has set sail on a historic transoceanic expedition with an all-women crew, reaffirming the prowess of the Indian Navy and breaking gender barriers on the high seas. Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini commenced its remarkable journey from INS Mandovi, Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) took a significant step towards fostering international collaboration on ocean-related issues by hosting the first ‘Blue Talks’ meeting in New Delhi. Co-partnered by the Embassy of France and the Embassy of Costa Rica in India, the meeting brought together over 50 participants from government, academia, and research…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet has given its nod for the establishment of three semiconductor units under the “Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India” initiative. The construction of all three units is set to commence within the next 100 days, marking a significant stride towards bolstering India’s semiconductor…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, has approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with its headquarters based in India. The initiative, aimed at global collaboration for the conservation of big cats, has been granted a one-time budgetary support of Rs. 150 crore for a period of five years,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards urban development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually inaugurated a slew of crucial projects on Thursday, showcasing the state’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for its citizens. Among the projects inaugurated was the 2.8 km drain box under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at bolstering healthcare services at the grassroots level, the Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for further amendment of the Odisha Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019. The restructuring is aligned with the Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS), 2022 norms, considering…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the quality of healthcare services, the Odisha State Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Odisha Nursing Service Cadre and further amendments to the Odisha Nursing Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019. The amendment is expected to incur an additional expenditure of approximately Rs…
Bhubaneswar: In a noteworthy development for Odisha’s industrial landscape, seven prominent apparel and garment manufacturing units received project approval letters from Minister Pratap Keshari Deb. Choosing Odisha for their establishments in the Apparel & Garment cluster in Khurda, these industries were attracted by the state’s conducive business environment, stable government, swift approvals, and seamless land…
