New Delhi: C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics), the leading Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R) to embark on a groundbreaking initiative.
In a significant development, the first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates from Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh via the Maia-Aricha route marked a crucial step in Indo-Bangladesh bilateral cooperation. The maiden voyage of the Bangladesh-flagged vessel M V Desh Bangla, laden with stone aggregates, was flagged off today from…
Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team faced a disappointing start in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, succumbing to a narrow 1-2 loss against China at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Monday. Despite taking an early lead through Sangita Kumari’s exceptional finish (7′), the Indian team couldn’t capitalize on the advantage….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant stride in women’s health and hygiene by expanding the successful KHUSI Scheme to KHUSI+. Launched in 2018, the KHUSI Scheme aimed at providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in government schools, and its triumphant implementation has now led to its extension. The KHUSI+ Scheme goes beyond…
New Delhi: Government eMarketplace (GeM), the innovative digital platform spearheaded by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has once again rewritten the record books by achieving a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs 3 lakh crore within the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road connectivity between Boudh and Sonepur districts, the Odisha government has given the go-ahead for the construction of the second high-level (HL) bridge over the Mahanadi River. The decision was ratified during a state Cabinet meeting held today. The proposed bridge will span from Baunsuni in Boudh district…
Bhubaneswar: The thrilling Nua-O State Football Tournament, orchestrated by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, reached its exciting conclusion in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Over twelve days of intense football action, Cuttack emerged victorious in the men’s category, while Kendrapara clinched the title in the women’s category. In a nail-biting finale,…
Ranchi: In a heartfelt announcement, Indian batter Saurabh Tiwary has declared his retirement from professional cricket, marking the end of a illustrious career that spanned 17 years.
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move towards fostering self-employment opportunities for the youth, the Odisha Government has given its nod to the “SWAYAM” Scheme. This initiative, targeted at individuals in the age group of 18-35 years (18-40 years for special categories), aims to empower rural unemployed youth to become entrepreneurs. Key Highlights of SWAYAM Scheme: Financial…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing early childhood education, the Odisha Government has decided to extend the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana until the financial year 2026-27. This State Sector Scheme focuses on providing essential clothing and accessories to pre-school children in the age group of 3 to 6 years enrolled in Anganwadi…
