Rajkot: In a momentous event today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for an array of transformative development projects cumulatively valued at more than Rs 48,100 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat. Covering critical sectors such as health, road, rail, energy, petroleum & natural gas, and tourism, these projects signify a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey ace Amit Rohidas was snapped up for Rs 48 lakh during the Hockey India League (HIL) men’s auction for the 2024-25 season, held on Sunday. Rohidas, a key defender for the Indian national team, will play for the Chennai-based franchise, Tamil Nadu Dragons. A vital member of India’s backline, Amit Rohidas has…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced on Thursday that the Central government has increased the compensation for individuals killed in human-wildlife conflicts to Rs 10 lakh. The move comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the challenges posed by such conflicts and ensure fair compensation for…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully executed agreements for three coal blocks with winning bidders on November 22, 2024, marking another milestone in India’s commercial coal mining journey. Since the launch of commercial coal mining by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a total of 104 coal blocks have now been auctioned. The agreements for…
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced today that the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) will be held from September 16 to 18, 2024, at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This event, organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), highlights the…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling match, Odisha FC defeated Bengaluru FC by 2-1 to be crowned as the Hero Super Cup Champions on Tuesday at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode of Kerala. Double strikes from Odisha FC’s Diego Mauricio gave the team the lead at halftime. The team was leading with 2 goals till the…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the launch of a much-awaited direct international flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai, ticket sales started on April 1. The maiden international flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai will take off from Biju Patnaik International Airport on May 15. Launching the ticket sales at Naveen Niwas, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Connectivity is key…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved five major proposals, including the framework for the 2026–27 State Budget, during its 36th meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Briefing mediapersons after the meeting, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the Finance Department’s proposal related to the preparation of…
Mumbai: At the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), renowned filmmaker Daniela Volker, Director of the documentary ‘The Commandant’s Shadow,’ highlighted the immense potential for international co-productions in India. Speaking at a press conference, Volker emphasized, “Being a vast country, there is so much content in India. India is bursting with fascinating tales and I…
Bhubaneswar: A spell of widespread rainfall is set to drench Odisha over the next several days, as per the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds also expected, the IMD has issued a series of weather alerts covering multiple districts through July 26. Weather officials have linked the…
