New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s startup ecosystem, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) has been making strides since its operationalization on April 1, 2021.
Bhubaneswar: Six meritorious students from Odisha, accompanied by a guide teacher, have embarked on an international learning journey to Japan under the prestigious SAKURA Science High School Programme (SSHP), scheduled from August 16 to 23, 2025. The selected students are Sai Soham Pradhan (Iconic OAV, Andharua, Khordha), Sreyashree Panigrahi (BJB Higher Secondary School, Bhubaneswar), Samikhya…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi-led government in Odisha has announced a change in the design and colour of uniforms for Class IX and X students in public and aided schools under the Mukhyamantri Chhatra Chhatri Paridhan Yojana. The new uniforms, unveiled on Tuesday, mark a departure from the green design introduced by the previous BJD regime…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully hosted a comprehensive event today in the capital, celebrating the Star Rating Awards for Coal and Lignite Mines, conducting a Stakeholder Consultation on Mine Developers cum Operators (MDOs), and launching the Coal Directory of India. The event, aimed at recognizing exceptional mine performance and facilitating discussions on operational…
Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival, jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, continued to captivate audiences on its second evening at Rabindra Mandap, with a series of evocative performances celebrating the classical dance form. The five-day festival, which commenced on December 26, will…
Shanghai: Max Verstappen added to his tally of wins by claiming a victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his fourth win from five races so far this season. Verstappen of Red Bull Racing had led off the line at the race start, while Fernando Alonso swept past Sergio Perez to take P2 into Turn…
New Delhi: The ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ is currently underway in India, running from June 21 to 25, 2024. The event aims to bolster the relationship between the postal administrations of African countries and India. This initiative, part of the Universal Postal Union’s “South-South and Triangular Cooperation” programme, is supported by India Post and…
New Delhi: In line with the vision of a circular economy and sustainable consumption, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) launched the Right to Repair Portal India (https://righttorepairindia.gov.in/) on National Consumer Rights Day 2022. The portal is a significant step towards promoting a ‘circular economy’ and reducing electronic waste by providing consumers with repair-related information…
Bhubaneswar: The Hockey Association of Odisha achieved remarkable success as the men’s team emerged as champions of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men and Women East Zone Championship 2024. Additionally, the women’s team secured third place in a thrilling encounter against Hockey Manipur. In the men’s final, the Hockey Association of Odisha showcased their dominance…
In a significant development, the ICC Board announced the immediate lifting of the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday. The suspension, initiated in November, was a response to SLC’s serious breach of its obligations as an ICC member. Specifically, it pertained to the requirement for SLC to autonomously manage its affairs, ensuring…
