Chennai: As part of the Government of India’s Deep Ocean Mission, the Ministry of Earth Sciences has tasked the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) with the development of the 4th Generation deep-ocean human scientific submersible, “Matsya-6000,” under the Samudrayan Project. This cutting-edge submersible, designed to accommodate three humans within a compact 2.1-meter diameter spherical…
New Delhi: The union government has approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme through the 15th Finance Commission Cycle, extending its implementation up to 2025-26. The move aims to enhance the effectiveness of procurement operations, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers while stabilizing the prices of essential commodities for…
Mumbai: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS – MSME) to facilitate loans of up to Rs. 100 crore for machinery and equipment purchases without collateral. This initiative follows the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement and was unveiled at the post-budget stakeholders’ interaction in Mumbai….
Geneva: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in Geneva, Switzerland, to initiate discussions on a collaborative PhD fellowship scheme in telecommunications and emerging technologies. This initiative aims to enhance India’s contributions to global telecom research and standards…
Geneva: Secretary (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, embarked on an official visit to Geneva to bolster India’s position in global digital leadership and deepen engagements with key international stakeholders in the telecommunication sector. During the visit, the DoT and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signed a Letter of Intent…
Bhubaneswar: The Rushikulya river mouth beach in Ganjam district has witnessed a massive influx of rare Olive Ridley turtles for their annual mass nesting, with an astounding 11,000-plus turtles arriving on the first day alone. According to the Forest Department, the turtles have started laying eggs near the Batighar temple in Ganjam district. Each Olive…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the recruitment of 5,248 MBBS doctors and 126 dentists this year to address the existing vacancies in the state’s healthcare system. State Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly on Monday that the Odisha Public Service Commission has been directed to complete the recruitment process within the year….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support women who have survived sexual violence, Odisha’s Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (Administration) Anu Garg chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the implementation of the ‘Subhadra Yojana’. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to rape survivors across the state. All District Magistrates and Commissioners…
Bhubaneswar: The state-level theater festival “Ranga Sangam,” organized by the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi under the aegis of the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, commenced today at Bhanja Kala Mandap. The festival will continue until 20th February, showcasing a diverse range of Odia theatrical performances. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ekamra MLA…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team bounced back in style, avenging their 1-3 defeat in the opening game with a commanding 2-0 victory against Spain at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men). The thrilling match, held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, saw a passionate crowd turn up to support the home team….
