Bhubaneswar: With the onset of the forest fire season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its fire prevention and mitigation efforts to safeguard the state’s rich forest cover. A comprehensive strategy has been put in place, combining advanced technology, district-level planning, trained fire response teams, and real-time monitoring systems to tackle potential fire outbreaks effectively….
Bhubaneswar: A National Workshop on Fast-Tracking and Reporting Progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held today in Bhubaneswar. Organized jointly by the Government of Odisha, NITI Aayog, and UNDP, the workshop brought together key policymakers, senior government officials, and experts from various States and Union Territories to discuss strategies for accelerating SDG implementation through…
Dubai: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami stepped up to come good in ICC tournaments yet again by picking his sixth five-wicket haul in ODIs as India bowled out Bangladesh for 228 in 49.4 overs in a Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. On a slow pitch, Shami was the standout bowler for India,…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a search operation at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Wednesday amid allegations of recruitment fraud involving forged documents and fake experience certificates. According to sources, the investigation was initiated after the CBI received complaints that four individuals had secured jobs at AIIMS Bhubaneswar through fraudulent means. The alleged irregularities…
New Delhi: Rekha Gupta took oath as the Delhi Chief Minister at the grand swearing-in ceremony at the city’s Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The ceremony which marked the return of BJP to power after a gap of 27 years, saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with many Chief Ministers…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards modernizing India’s aviation sector, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu today launched the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. With this initiative, India has become the second country in the world to implement an advanced digital licensing system, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) has launched Round 2 of its pilot phase, offering over 1 lakh paid internship opportunities across 730+ districts in India. Following an overwhelming response of more than 6 lakh applications in Round 1, this phase aims to provide even more young individuals with valuable industry exposure. Internship…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with M/s ACE Limited and M/s JCB India Limited for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) for the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. The contracts, signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri R K Singh, are valued at…
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s maritime security and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the procurement of 149 state-of-the-art Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard. The deal, valued at ₹1220.12 crore, falls under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’…
Kolkata: In a significant move to strengthen India’s technology ecosystem, the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art incubation facility in Salt Lake, Kolkata. The facility was inaugurated by Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT,…
