Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s economic landscape, the Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, chaired the 35th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting, approving seven significant industrial projects with a cumulative investment of INR 80,125.00 crores. This move is poised to create employment opportunities for approximately 24,552 individuals across diverse sectors, reinforcing Odisha’s position as a…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the increasing demand from travelers and to accommodate the additional rush during the summer season, the East Coast Railway has announced the operation of Special Trains from its jurisdiction to various destinations across the country. Additionally, the services of existing Special Trains have been extended to cater to the needs of…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing self-reliance in defense and aerospace, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has sanctioned seven new projects under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. These projects, aimed at meeting various requirements of the Armed Forces and aerospace sectors, are expected to strengthen India’s military industrial ecosystem. The initiative…
In a captivating turn of events at the ongoing Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, India’s R. Praggnanandhaa once again emerged victorious against world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. While Wei Yi of China leads the tournament with a notable 2.5-point advantage, Praggnanandhaa’s triumph over Carlsen has been a highlight of the event. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening climate resilience in the agriculture sector, the Government of Odisha, through the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), on Tuesday convened a high-level inception workshop to formalise the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Alliance for Odisha. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Center for Study of…
Noida: Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the SARAS Ajeevika Mela 2025 at Noida Haat, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today. The event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, who highlighted the Mela’s crucial role in empowering rural women entrepreneurs and promoting…
Kochi: The Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, HMS Spey, is currently on a goodwill visit to Kochi from January 17 to 27, 2024.
New Delhi: A distinguished parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Suriname, led by H.E. Mr. Marinus Bee, Chairman of the National Assembly of Suriname, paid a courtesy call on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Pune: The flagship Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) for tri-services officers commenced on June 10, 2024, at the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune. This prestigious course includes 166 officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, and five officers from friendly foreign countries. The DSTSC is designed…
In a coordinated anti-narcotics operation at sea, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) joined forces with the Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to intercept a Pakistani vessel carrying a staggering 86 kg of narcotics, valued at approximately Rs 600 crore. The meticulously planned operation, executed on April 28, 2024, resulted in the apprehension…
