Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the state’s commitment to a sustainable future, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, today announced that the state will soon unveil a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy to accelerate the adoption of green energy and reduce carbon emissions. Addressing a meeting held at the conference hall of Lok…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate its green energy goals, Odisha government has approved new renewable energy projects worth ₹869.8 crore, with a combined capacity of 178 MW. The decision was taken during the 12th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC), chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department. The approvals include key solar…
Bhubaneswar: Technology magnate and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to visit the capital city of Odisha today, where he will tour the innovative Krushi Bhawan, according to reports. In a blog post previewing his visit, Gates highlighted his agenda, stating, “I’ll visit an agricultural monitoring center in the state of Odisha where government officials…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive measure to enhance disaster preparedness, Odisha, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is set to organize a State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical Disaster on 11th January 2024. This strategic drill will encompass 28 identified industries across 10 districts, including Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Kurdha, Mayurbhanj, Rayagada,…
New Delhi: The gross GST revenue collected in January 2024, until 05:00 PM on the last day of the month, stands at ₹1,72,129 crore, exhibiting a substantial 10.4% YoY growth over the revenue collected in January 2023, which amounted to ₹155,922 crore for the same period.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s roadmap towards becoming a developed state by 2036 and contributing to the national goal of a Developed India came under detailed discussion at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday. Chief Secretary Anu Garg, along with senior state officials, held deliberations with B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer of…
Sambalpur: In a bid to fortify sports infrastructure in the state, the Odisha Government has undertaken the ambitious task of redeveloping the VSS Cricket Stadium in Sambalpur district. This redevelopment aims to transform the existing stadium into a modern facility. Following the directive of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T & Nabin…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday officially approved the rollout of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) across higher education institutions in the state, with implementation set to begin in the current academic year (2024-25). The new policy will be applied in all public universities and affiliated colleges under the Odisha Higher…
Bhubaneswar: Efforts are underway to tranquilize and bring back tigress Zeenat, currently roaming the Jhargram forest in West Bengal, to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, confirmed that Zeenat is being tracked round the clock by the forest departments of Odisha and West Bengal. “The tigress is…
New Delhi: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Central Air Command on September 1, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning over 37 years, Air Marshal Dixit brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the…
