New Delhi: The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh, chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi on February 22, 2024, to solidify the framework for operationalizing the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme dedicated to the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with a capacity of 4,000 Megawatt-Hours (MWh). Senior…
Bhubaneswar: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under the Department of Personnel and Training in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has approved the repatriation of 1990 batch Odisha cadre IAS officer Manoj Ahuja to his parent cadre. A notification issued by the Secretary, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Establishment Officer on…
New Delhi: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Monash University, Australia, today, aiming to enhance collaboration in railway engineering, research, and executive training. The MoU was formalized at an event hosted by Dr. Monica Kennedy, Minister Commercial and Head of Austrade South Asia, at the Australian High Commission in…
New York: India triumphed over Ireland by eight wickets in a compelling opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Skipper Rohit Sharma showcased his expertise with a stellar half-century, leading his team in chasing down a modest target of 97 runs.
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi this evening to review the state’s preparedness for the fast-approaching Cyclone Dana. The cyclone, expected to make landfall later tonight, has prompted large-scale evacuation and emergency measures across coastal areas. According to an official press release, Chief Minister Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: As per the new Covid guidelines for the month of March, Odisha government on Monday announced that there will be no ‘Holi’ celebration in public places across the state. As per the guidelines issued by the Chief Secretary, people cannot celebrate ‘Holi’ in any public places including public roads. However, they may celebrate ‘Holi’…
Bhubaneswar, January 24: Shri Bijay Kumar Swain, a distinguished forestry professional and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, known for his remarkable contributions to forestry research, innovation, and community forest management, passed away on January 23 at a city-based hospital. He was 77.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced Rs 1,690.46 crore special COVID assistance package for financially weaker people in the state who has been severely affected due to Covid pandemic. This will benefit landless farmers, construction workers, people living below poverty line, primitive groups, State Food Security Act beneficiaries, NREGA workers and differently abled…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu met with state civil services officers attending the 126th Induction Training Programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The officers, recently promoted and inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), received words of encouragement and guidance from the President as they embark…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal has reported a significant increase in overall coal production during February 2024, reaching 96.60 Million Tonnes (MT) (Provisional). This surpasses the figures of 86.38 MT in the corresponding month of the previous year, reflecting a notable growth of 11.83%. Coal India Limited (CIL) contributed to this surge, achieving a…
