Bhubaneswar In a closely contested battle, Spain edged past India 1-0 in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Marta Segu (49’) scored the only goal of the match, securing Spain’s fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. The game was an intense affair, with both teams displaying strong defensive…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the recent tragic incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Higher Education Department of Odisha has set up a 24×7 help desk to address student safety, security, and academic well-being. This initiative aims to assist affected students and their families while ensuring a smooth return to campus for those…
Bhubaneswar: The National Handicraft Fair commenced today at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar, bringing together a vibrant display of handloom and handicraft traditions from across India. The fair, which will be open to the public daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., will continue until April 1, offering visitors a chance to explore and purchase…
New Delhi: The long suspense over ‘who will be the next Delhi Chief Minister’ ended on Wednesday evening with first-time MLA Rekha Gupta being chosen as the leader of the BJP legislature party, paving the way for her to take over the post. Gupta, the MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was chosen at a meeting of…
Ganjam: The Community Seed Festival, organized by women farmers’ group Snehamandali in Baradasahi village, Buguda Block, brought together 400 farmers and agricultural experts from 30 villages across Ganjam and Nayagarh districts. The festival celebrated indigenous seed conservation, emphasized the importance of organic farming, and encouraged sustainable agricultural practices rooted in traditional knowledge. The event was…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward establishing Odisha as a hub for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia production, GRIDCO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Avaada Green H2 Pvt Ltd. for providing a Green Power Banking Facility of 300 MW. The agreement, signed under the OERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2023, will…
New Delhi: India and Argentina have taken a significant step toward deepening their collaboration in the mining sector, particularly in lithium exploration and resource development, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Public Sector Undertaking under India’s Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward enhancing water and sanitation service delivery through digital solutions, the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) and Arghyam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the WASH sector. This initiative aligns with…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken a major step toward streamlining India’s digital governance with the launch of the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and the inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025. The event, held in New Delhi, was presided over by Union Minister of State for Electronics…
New Delhi: The High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, has approved ₹1,554.99 crore in additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for five states affected by floods, flash floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024. The decision underscores the Central Government’s commitment, under the…
