New Delhi: Manu Bhaker, India’s celebrated shooter and double Bronze Medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, was felicitated today by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in a special ceremony held in Delhi. Bhaker, the daughter of a seasoned seafarer, was honored on behalf of the entire seafarer’s community, recognizing her…
New Delhi: Public sector giants Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) sealed a significant partnership on Wednesday by signing a joint venture (JV) agreement. The collaboration aims to establish an ammonium nitrate plant utilizing surface coal gasification technology, as announced by the Coal Ministry. The proposed plant is set to be…
Bhubaneswar: The Talcher to Paradip and Dhamra stretch of National Waterway-5 (NW-5) is poised for significant progress, as confirmed by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department. Speaking at the inauguration of a two-day international conference on Coastal and Inland Water Transportation, Padhee highlighted the advancements in the project, particularly focusing on…
Bhubaneswar: To empower young women and expanding youth engagement in nation-building, the Odisha government has proposed the creation of five new all-girls battalions under the National Cadet Corps (NCC). The proposal is a major step in the state’s broader vision to enhance cadet strength and foster leadership and discipline among youth. The move was formally…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ramped up its efforts to curb the illegal liquor trade, taking strict legal action against those involved and pushing for stronger enforcement. Moving forward, this momentum will be reinforced through proposed legal reforms that will be incorporated into the upcoming excise policy, aiming to completely eliminate illicit liquor activities and…
New Delhi: As India aspires to become a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, embracing emerging technologies will be crucial in accelerating economic and societal transformation. Recognizing this, NITI Aayog has launched the NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) to position India at the forefront of global technological advancements. The newly established Frontier Tech Action Tank…
New Delhi: Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has taken a pro-active drive to prevent malicious incoming calls and safeguarding cyber crimes and frauds.
Paris: In a thrilling display of archery, India’s Deepika Kumari advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s archery event on Saturday, defeating Germany’s Michelle Kroppen in the 1/8 elimination round. Meanwhile, Bhajan Kaur’s spirited performance ended in a narrow 6-5 defeat against Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunisa. Deepika Kumari emerged victorious with a score of 6-4 against…
Port Blair: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) center at Shri Vijay Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to evaluate local sports facilities and discuss initiatives for further development in the region. The visit aimed to assess the progress in the…
Bhubaneswar: “The weavers of Odisha are the soul of our cultural heritage. Our handloom is not just a piece of cloth, it is a legacy. Odisha handlooms weave heritage,” said Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta at a press conference held today at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. The event was organized…
