Khurda: In a bid to ensure the smooth passage of elephants and prevent accidents on railway tracks, a crucial coordination meeting was held between Khurda Road Railway authorities and Forest officials at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office. The discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation to monitor elephant movement in real-time, reduce train detentions due to caution…
New Delhi: A major act of vandalism disrupted train services at Madhubani Railway Station on February 10, when miscreants damaged 73 glass windows of AC coaches on Train Number 12561 Swatantrata Senani Express (Jaynagar–New Delhi). The sudden attack created panic among passengers, and in the absence of a Railway Protection Force (RPF) or Government Railway…
Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has made a significant breakthrough in Odisha, discovering gold, nickel, silver, graphite, and copper ore deposits in the Adas area of Deogarh district. This was revealed by Steel & Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query from BJD MLA…
Bhubaneswar: The Foundation Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram were marked with grandeur at Raj Bhavan’s New Abhishek Hall, where Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati highlighted the rich traditions, art, and cultural heritage of the North-East. Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasized the role of such celebrations in strengthening Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, fostering…
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…
