Chennai: The drones of startup Garuda Aerospace will soon start delivering grocery packages in Bengaluru for food and grocery player Bundl Technologies Pvt Ltd known by its brand Swiggy. The city-based Garuda Aerospace is a drone-as-a-service provider. “This is a pilot project started by Swiggy. We plan to start the pilot during the first week…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing heatwave, the state government on Saturday rescheduled the timing for schools in Odisha functioning under the School and Mass Education department. As per the notification issued by the department, the schools and educational institutions have been asked to conduct classes from 6 am to 9 am from May 2….
Bhubaneswar: In order to provide uninterrupted and high-speed free internet services to the denizens, the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) has made 1350 internet access points operational in the city where one could avail of free wi-fi service. The Smart City will have another 518 hotspots with 1800 access points under the ‘BhubaneswarMe Wi-Fi’ project…
Sundargarh: The district administration of Sundargarh has approved 675 projects for 9 Gram Panchayats under the mining-affected Koira block of the district. The Collector Nikhil Pavan Kalyan made the announcement and directed the district level officials of various departments to initiate the process for the work immediately. A Joint Public Hearing was held on Monday…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the heatwave conditions in the state, the Odisha Government on Tuesday decided to suspend classroom teaching for UG and PG students at colleges and universities from April 27 to May 2. However, other activities at the higher educational institutions such as examination, evaluation, administrative work, research work among others will continue,…
Bhubaneswar: After declaring a five-day holiday for all schools across the state in view of the heatwave condition, Odisha Government on Tuesday announced the closure of all Anganwadi Centre (AWCs) in the state. Given the prevailing heatwave condition, the Women and Child Development (W &CD) Department decided to close all AWCs across the state with…
Bhubaneswar: The 10 days of Adivasi Mela 2022 and the National Tribal Art and Craft Exhibition have commenced at IDCO Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar on Saturday. A total of 187 stalls have been put up for both Adivasi Mela and the National Tribal Art and Craft Exhibition. The fair showcases the colorful tribal art and craft,…
Sundargarh: Giving livelihood opportunities to women, the ‘Utkal Kitchen’ managed by Mission Shakti Women in Sundargarh provides hygienic food at affordable prices. The first Utkal Kitchen has been made operational at the Kuarmunda block of Sundargarh district. The kitchen run by Sai Shradha Women Self Help Group (WSHG) members prepares breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, and…
Bhawanipatna: Ramdas and Kalamdei, the Maoist rebel who surrendered years back tied the knot in Reserve Police premises in Bhawanipatna of Kalahandi district on Friday. Kesab Veladi alias Ramdas who was an Area Committee Member(ACM) cadre surrendered before Kalahandi police inFebraury2020 and was provided all rehabilitation benefits as per the state government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation…
Bhubaneswar: A coffee table book titled ‘The Magic of Mangalajodi’ by Avinash Khemka portraying the life and essence of Mangalajodi in Chilika has been unveiled by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Nivas on Thursday. The coffee table book provides a bird’s eye view of Mangalajodi in Chilika through fabulous images and descriptions. It also…
