New Delhi: On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava, a commemorative postage stamp was released on October 23, 2024, at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage within Kittur Fort. This grand event celebrated Rani Channamma’s remarkable victory over British forces on October 23, 1824, a significant moment in India’s early resistance against…
Hangzhou: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team secured a historic victory at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Their stunning 5-1 win over defending champions Japan not only earned them the coveted Gold medal but also solidified their presence at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian…
Cairo: In a significant move to enhance bilateral cooperation in the Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology (IECT) domain, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) of India and the Information Technology Institute (ITI) of Egypt. The signing ceremony took place on March 12, 2024, in…
Bhubaneswar: In a virtual ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 67 hospitals transformed under the Ama Hospital initiative across 15 districts in the state. The Chief Minister also marked the occasion by inaugurating a 300-bed District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Subarnapur and a 100-bed BMRC Jharsuguda Cardiac Care Hospital. During the event, Chief Minister Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mangrove forest cover has increased over the last two years, reflecting the state government’s continued efforts to enhance coastal resilience against cyclones. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released by the National Forest Survey of India, Odisha now has 259.06 sq km of mangrove forests, spread across five coastal…
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has achieved a significant milestone by issuing its inaugural Japanese Yen (JPY) 61.1 billion Green bonds.
Bhubaneswar: The 30th meeting of the Board of Directors of Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) was held today at LokSeva Bhawan under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha. The meeting reviewed major Smart City projects and approved several measures to enhance urban infrastructure and citizen services. The meeting was…
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to introduce a fresh framework for authenticating digital payment transactions, coupled with enhanced norms to fortify the security of the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS). Emphasizing a longstanding commitment to digital payment security, the RBI aims to streamline authentication methods, moving beyond the conventional SMS-based…
Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha’s rich cultural and social legacy, the Siddhi Binayak Charitable Trust is poised to host the Jayadev Gouraba Samman 2023 from December 20 to 22 at Goruhat Padia in the Bali Patana area of Bhubaneswar. The three-day extravaganza would be graced by Bollywood icons Suniel Shetty and Gulshan Grover, alongside acclaimed artists…
Bhubaneswar: Air connectivity from Odisha’s capital is set to expand with the launch of direct flights to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Starting March 30, Air India Express will operate daily flights on these routes under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy. Announcing the development, the Chief…
