Bhubaneswar: A landmark reform in Odisha’s higher education landscape has taken shape with the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 officially coming into force. The Act received the assent of the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati, on April 12, 2025, following its passage in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on April 2, 2025, after extensive…
Kathmandu: The 21st Director-General Level Talks on Customs Cooperation between India and Nepal were held in Kathmandu on April 10 and 11, 2025, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to strengthening border security and facilitating smoother trade operations. The Indian delegation was led by Abhai Kumar Srivastav, Director-General of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Central…
Bhubaneswar: In a concerted push to strengthen the irrigation infrastructure and ensure efficient water management across the state, the Odisha government has outlined a roadmap to construct 80 new Minor Irrigation Projects (MIPs) and 3,000 Check Dams over the next five years. Presiding over a high-level review meeting held at the Department of Water Resources…
Dhenkanal: In a major boost to India’s renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem, Inox Solar, a subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy, has been allotted land by the Odisha government in Dhenkanal district for setting up a state-of-the-art 4.8 GW solar cell and 4.8 GW solar module manufacturing facility. The project, with an estimated investment of Rs 4,000…
Tawang: In a significant push to unlock the agri-export potential of Northeast India, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, organized an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM) at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang. The initiative aimed to enhance market access and global…
Kakinada: The fourth edition of the bilateral tri-service exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the United States culminated on April 11 with a high-profile Distinguished Visitors’ (DV) Day at Kakinada, showcasing the seamless coordination and operational readiness of both nations in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) scenarios. The DV Day event was attended…
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: In a major step towards bolstering maritime security and regional cooperation, the inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME), is set to commence from April 13 to 18, 2025. Named after the Sanskrit word for ‘Unity’, AIKEYME will bring together navies from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius,…
Bhubaneswar: With unstable weather conditions brewing, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Orange Alert for multiple districts in Odisha, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds. The alert, issued for April 12, urges residents to remain cautious as intermittent rain and thunder activity are expected to continue across the state until…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, joined by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, visited the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) today and proposed the expansion of the institute’s footprint across Odisha to meet the growing demand for skilled manpower in the petrochemical sector….
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, reviewed the ongoing redevelopment work at the Puri Railway Station today, underscoring Indian Railways’ commitment to upgrading key infrastructure under the Amrit Station Scheme. During his evening inspection, Vaishnaw expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and directed officials to fast-track…
