Guwahati: The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2023 is all set to commence with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati on February 19.
Kolkata: Commodore Atul Maini, President of SSB (Kolkata), marked a significant milestone in maritime capabilities by launching the second 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named “Bahubali,” and laying the keel for the fourth Tug, “Yuvan,” at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata. These vessels stand as proud flag bearers of the “Make in India” initiative of…
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting with secretaries and senior officials from various scientific ministries, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a structured competency framework for individuals working in scientific institutions. The framework, to be developed in coordination with the Capacity Building Commission, will integrate both functional and domain-specific competencies to enhance…
Bhubaneswar: Amid concerns over global geo-political developments and their potential impact on energy supplies, the Odisha government on Friday conducted a high-level review to assess fuel availability and distribution across the state. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan, also included a session of the State Crisis Management Group to…
Berhampur: The all-women Meter Testing Laboratory of TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) located at Ambagada in Berhampur has achieved accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Established just last year, the cutting-edge facility represents TPSODL’s inaugural all-women meter testing laboratory, designed to empower local women by offering them advanced…
Puri: The Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025), conceptualised as India’s first COP-style platform for interstate coordination, concluded with a high-level press briefing in Puri, marking a significant step towards building a collaborative and future-ready clean energy ecosystem in the country. Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister (Energy, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment) Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, who died on Monday at the age of 101. Achuthanandan breathed his last at 3:20 p.m. at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, where he had been undergoing treatment following a cardiac…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure accountability and transparency in the food supply chain, Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, conducted surprise inspections at several godowns and rice mills in Boudh and Sonepur districts. During his unannounced visit to Ranisati Mill and Central PEG Godown in Boudh, Patra uncovered serious irregularities, including the recycling…
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, inaugurated the ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre’ at the Supreme Court of India today in the presence of esteemed Companion Judges of the Supreme Court. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai,…
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha celebrated ‘Dola Purnima’ today with much religious fervor and gaiety. The festival is observed on the full-moon day in the month of Phalguna (March), where the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are carried out in beautifully decorated palanquins in a procession. Swinging on the shoulders of palanquin bearers, the deities…
