New Delhi: The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh, chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi on February 22, 2024, to solidify the framework for operationalizing the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme dedicated to the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a capacity of 4,000 Megawatt-Hours (MWh). Senior…
Deoghar: In a momentous event, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, laid the foundation stone for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)’s Gas Network in the Godda-Dumka Geographical Area (GA) catering to PNG & CNG needs. Simultaneously, he inaugurated Indian Oil’s Piped Natural Gas (PNG) project under…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to mark a significant milestone by laying the foundation stone, inaugurating, and dedicating around 2000 railway infrastructure projects valued at more than Rs. 41,000 crores. The momentous event is scheduled for February 26 at 12:30 PM and will be conducted via video conferencing. Underscoring the government’s commitment…
Mumbai: Geeta Batra, a distinguished Indian economist, has made history by becoming the first woman from a developing country to be appointed as the Director at the Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), affiliated with the World Bank. At 57, Geeta Batra presently holds the position of Chief Evaluator & Deputy Director…
New Delhi: During the 110th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring tale of an Odisha couple from Kalahandi, Jayanti Mahapatra, and Biren Sahu, who are spearheading a transformative movement in goat rearing through ‘Goat Bank’. In his address to the nation on Sunday morning, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Para-Badminton sensation Pramod Bhagat staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday to clinch the gold medal in the World Para-Badminton Championships, adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Pramod faced tough competition from Daniel Bethell of the United Kingdom in the final of the MS SL3 category, ultimately triumphing with a hard-fought victory of…
Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti Department, in collaboration with the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, has successfully trained women from various districts in ‘Odia Bridal Makeup,’ fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among aspiring women in Odisha. The second batch, comprising 30 women from 8 districts, recently completed the short course, equipping them with essential skills to…
Rajasthan: The 5th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force kicked off today at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise, scheduled from February 25th to March 9th, 2024, marks another milestone in the strategic collaboration between the two nations. The…
Okha: In a momentous event today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a marvel of engineering that now connects the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island.
Guwahati: In a significant move to preserve and promote the rich linguistic heritage of Assam’s tribal communities, the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has decided to introduce six tribal languages as mediums of instruction (MoI) in the foundational stage of school education. This initiative aligns with the provisions outlined…
