New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aligned with the Government of India’s green initiative and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have launched a pioneering project to test a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. This collaboration marks a significant step toward the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has proposed the development of “University Townships” aligned with emerging economic and industrial hubs during a national post-budget consultation organised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India following the Union Budget 2026–27 announcement on specialised academic clusters. Representing the state at the webinar, Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and…
Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings scheduled for August 19 and August 26 have been canceled due to government holidays, as announced by the Department of General Administration and Public Grievance on Friday. The department has assured that new dates for the hearings will be announced soon through newspapers and public notices. The cancellations are in…
Mechukha: A rare Red Panda rescued in Mechukha subdivision in Arunachal Pradesh has been released into the forest by the forest officials and administration on Saturday. The rare species strayed out into the human settlement near Samten Yangchag Monastery was rescued by two local residents of the Mechukha town and informed the forest officials. A…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has given the nod for an allocation of Rs. 2,248.94 crore to advance the construction of the Lada-Sarli section of NH-913, commonly known as the Frontier Highway, in Arunachal Pradesh. This ambitious undertaking encompasses a substantial stretch of 105.59 km, spanned across Packages 1,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Tuesday, asserted that the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently chosen “action over ambivalence, reform over rhetoric and people over populism,” outlining a decisive roadmap to accelerate and sustain India’s economic growth….
New Delhi: India is hosting UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time, from July 21st to 31st, 2024, in New Delhi. As part of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee and within the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Ministry of Culture is organizing the 2024 World…
Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting aimed at assessing the progress of urban transformative initiatives in Odisha, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, convened a session at the Odisha Urban Academy. The meeting focused on evaluating significant strides in urban development, particularly in enhancing drinking water supply and urban infrastructure across…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal at Barmunda today, marking a significant leap in Odisha’s transportation infrastructure. The state-of-the-art bus terminal is poised to provide the highest comfort and convenience to tourists and passengers. In line with the commitment to enhance the overall travel experience, the Odisha Tourism…
Mumbai: In a groundbreaking initiative at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), seven documentaries focusing on socially significant subjects were presented to corporate leaders at the festival venue, NFDC – FD premises, Pedder Road, Mumbai. This unique session aimed to bridge the gap between documentary filmmakers and the corporate world, promoting collaborations through Corporate…
