New Delhi: BEML Limited, a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has secured a significant order from Northern Coal Fields Limited (NCL) for the supply of 28 units of BH100 Rear Dump Trucks. The total value of this order is Rs 250 crore. These robust trucks, designed to transport payloads of up to 100 tonnes, are…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s education system, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today handed over appointment letters to 16,009 newly recruited junior teachers (Schematic) in primary and upper primary schools across the state. The special recruitment event, Nijukti Mela, was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, with a focus on acknowledging the vital role of…
Pune: In a significant move toward fostering gender inclusivity, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) held a seminar on “Gender Inclusivity in Customs Supply Chain” in Pune, chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs), CBIC. The event, organized by the CGST & Customs Zone Pune, saw Bhujbal deliver the keynote address, emphasizing the importance…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and reducing traffic congestion, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday inaugurated a new railway overbridge linking Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts. Constructed at a cost of ₹60.965 crore, the 511-meter-long bridge aims to streamline transportation between the two districts, benefiting approximately 100,000 people daily. The bridge connects…
A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recorded the presence of White-Cheeked Macaque (Macaca leucogenys) from central Arunachal Pradesh of West Siang district. With this new discovery a new addition of mammals of India. The species was discovered in 2015 by a group of Chinese scientists from the Modog region…
Mansa, Gujarat: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth approximately ₹241 crore in Mansa, Gujarat. The event was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries. In his address, Amit Shah reflected on the transformative measures taken by Prime…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has officially launched the application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), marking a significant milestone in the country’s green mobility mission. The online portal—spmepci.heavyindustries.gov.in—will remain open for applications from 10:30 AM on June 24, 2025, until 6:00 PM on…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted an illuminating panel discussion titled “Blurring the Lines Between Truth and Perception in Cinema,” exploring the changing role of public relations (PR), audience perception, and the authenticity of cinema. Moderated by the acclaimed filmmaker and producer Jayaprad Desai, the session featured prominent industry figures: Ravi…
Goa: Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, inaugurated Fly91, a regional airline, and flagged off its maiden flight between Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa, and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep. In his inaugural address, Scindia commended the transformative changes in the aviation industry under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: Indian hockey midfielder and 2-time Asian Games medalist Lilima Minz of Odisha announced her retirement from the national team on Thursday. She is only 27. However, she will continue to play domestic hockey. She hails from Bihabandh-Tanatoli village in Sundargarh district and made her international debut in 2011 during the four-nation tournament in Argentina….
