Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward improving railway safety and supporting higher train speeds, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has embarked on an extensive safety fencing project across its jurisdiction. The initiative aims to bolster safety measures, reduce unauthorized access, and protect wildlife, while enhancing the operational efficiency of the rail network. A total of 2,792…
Guwahati: A significant turnout of over 6,000 voters from the 85+ age group across 23 election districts in Assam marked the first phase of the home-voting process, demonstrating a strong commitment to democratic participation among the elderly population. Joint Chief Electoral Officer Rahul Phukan announced that the first phase, conducted from April 4 to Tuesday,…
Shillong: Scores of 100 year old English pine trees planted during the British regime at the iconic stretch in Upper Shillong have been cut down for the road expansion and four-lane construction. The pictures and videos of falling trees went viral on social media which has irked the residents of Shillong and they criticized the…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move for the Indian fashion industry, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative,’ a bilingual web portal and India-specific Fashion Trend Book titled Paridhi 24×25. The launch took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and…
Bhubaneswar: Today, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated two outstanding female athletes from Odisha, Pranati Nayak and Mannata Mishra, recognizing their stellar performances on the international sports stage. Pranati Nayak, a gifted gymnast affiliated with the Odisha AMNS/ India Gymnastics High-Performance Center (HPC), secured the Bronze Medal at the prestigious FIG World Cup 2024 held in…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, emphasized the Indian government’s ambitious goal of transforming the nation into a fully developed entity by 2047. Speaking to a media delegation comprising 35 journalists from 19 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Goyal outlined the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to kick off the postgraduate (PG) admission process for the 2025-26 academic year, with the Common Application Form (CAF) submission starting on March 10, 2025. In an official press release, the Higher Education Department confirmed that students wishing to pursue PG programs must appear for the Common PG Entrance…
Prayagraj: In a tribute to the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Department of Posts has released a special souvenir sheet featuring three commemorative postage stamps. The stamps were officially unveiled by Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at the Arail Ghat…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s commitment to gender equality and safer campuses, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled the Shaktishree Programme, a state-wide initiative dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and holistic development of female students in higher education institutions. The programme will be implemented across 16 universities and 730 government and aided colleges under the…
New Delhi: The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for Climate Change, a key initiative aimed at fortifying India’s resilience against climate-related risks, was the focus of a national-level workshop held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. The workshop was organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the ongoing Green Climate Fund…
