Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mining sector, Steel, Mines, and Works Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced on Thursday that substantial gold reserves have been discovered across several districts in the state. The announcement was made during a session in the Odisha Assembly, following a query from Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati. Minister Jena disclosed that gold deposits have…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Tuesday inaugurated the use of Nano Bubble Technology at the National Zoological Park, Delhi. The innovative technology aims to clean and purify pond water, ensuring a healthier environment for aquatic animals. The technology, introduced as a 15-day trial, has…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving travel comfort and addressing the growing passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced the temporary augmentation of the 12892/12891 Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Express by adding one Second Class Chair Car Coach. Starting from June 1, 2025, the train will depart from Puri with a total of 15 coaches—an increase from the…
New Delhi: The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, has announced the launch of the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, an overarching program aimed at enhancing the education of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) from pre-school to class XII. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure inclusive education and equal opportunities for all students.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to conduct another roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening, marking his third such event in the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency. This initiative is part of the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) campaign efforts ahead of the third phase of elections in Odisha, scheduled for May 25. The roadshow will…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education, following the advice of UGC (University Grants Commission), has declared the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) as a deemed to be university under a distinct category.
Bhubaneswar: The state-level observance of World Soil Day 2024 was held at the Krushi Bhavan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar, with the theme, “Caring for Soil: Measure, Monitor, Manage.” Similar events were organized across districts in Odisha to raise awareness about the importance of soil health and sustainable farming practices. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries,…
Rotterdam, Netherlands: Pradip Kumar Das, Chairperson & Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), participated in a panel discussion on “The New Interdependencies: Trust, Security and Climate Resilience” at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands. During the discussion, Das shared valuable insights into India’s remarkable journey…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs marked the culmination of Swachhata Pakhwada, a fortnight-long cleanliness drive, which was celebrated from April 16th to April 30th, 2024. Aligned with the Swachhata Pakhwada Calendar for the year 2024, released by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India, the initiative aimed to promote cleanliness…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, conducted an inspection of several cyclone shelters in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area this afternoon, reviewing the preparedness and emergency arrangements in place ahead of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’. The visit is part of Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster management, as…
