Bhubaneswar: The enchanting evenings of February have become a backdrop for a gastronomic and entertainment spectacle at Ekamra Utsav, meticulously organized by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority at the Exhibition Ground from February 3rd to 9th. Within the lively ambiance, visitors are immersing themselves in a symphony of flavours at ‘Ama Byanjana,’ the festival’s gastronomic haven….
Mayurbhanj: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, virtually inaugurated a series of transformative initiatives in the dairy and livestock sector in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, aimed at bolstering rural livelihoods, enhancing livestock productivity, and addressing malnutrition. These programs, spearheaded by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,…
Paris: Last-minute pair, Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova clinched the French Open doubles title here on Sunday, overcoming Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final. The American-Czech registered a 7-6(5), 6-3 victory, marking Gauff’s first Grand Slam doubles title and Siniakova’s eighth. Seeded no. 5 in the draw, Gauff and Siniakova only paired…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday provided vaccination for inmates of Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUHs) across the capital city. The drive started in the morning and covered Chandrasekharpur SUH in North Zone, Bhimpur and Ganga Nagar in South West Zone and Ashok Nagar SUH in South East zone respectively. More than 120 people…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Greenfield High-Speed National Highway connecting JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk in Maharashtra. The ₹4,500.62 crore project will be developed under the Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency in…
Geneva: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide immersive and interactive on-site experiences with the help of AI-driven technologies. Ilario Corna, IOC’s chief information technology officer said, “Our partnership with Intel has propelled us into a realm where emerging technologies, powered by artificial intelligence, are…
Ranchi: Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has successfully converted abandoned mine pits into thriving fish farms, promoting sustainable use of natural resources while supporting local communities and biodiversity. This innovative initiative, guided by the Ministry of Coal, demonstrates CCL’s commitment to sustainable development and resource management. By turning five abandoned…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha witnessing 16% above-normal monsoon rainfall so far this year, agriculture officials are optimistic about a promising Kharif season, particularly for water-intensive crops like paddy, cotton, and potato. The assessment came during a review meeting of the Crop Weather Watch Group Committee held at Krushi Bhavan on Monday. The meeting was chaired by…
Bhubaneswar: Foodie in the city have finally got a new destination to drool over authentic Odia cuisines from across the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated ‘Nimantran’ restaurant at Rupali Square near Ramadevi Women’s University. With an aim to popularise authentic Odia cuisines and promote culinary tourism, the Odisha Tourism envisaged the initiative. The…
Lucknow: The Jal Jeevan Mission, committed to providing tap water connections to rural households at an unprecedented pace and scale, has achieved significant milestones, covering over 14.31 crore (74%) rural households across India.
