Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), popularly known as the DIAL-112 scheme, for another five years—from 2025-26 to 2029-30. The continuation of the scheme has been sanctioned with a substantial budgetary allocation of ₹2,260.89 crore. The ERSS serves as a unified emergency helpline, integrating Police, Ambulance,…
Kochi: In a dramatic maritime emergency off the coast of Kerala, Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 (IMO No. 9123221) sank approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi at around 7:50 am on Sunday. All 24 crew members on board were successfully rescued—21 by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and three by the Indian Navy’s…
Bhubaneswar: Six meritorious students from Odisha, accompanied by a guide teacher, have embarked on an international learning journey to Japan under the prestigious SAKURA Science High School Programme (SSHP), scheduled from August 16 to 23, 2025. The selected students are Sai Soham Pradhan (Iconic OAV, Andharua, Khordha), Sreyashree Panigrahi (BJB Higher Secondary School, Bhubaneswar), Samikhya…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today on the functions and infrastructure of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) at Krushi Bhavan. Singh Deo expressed his gratitude to all involved for the successful organization of the OUAT…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday granted post facto approval for the revision of the fee structure for the Advocate General’s appearances before the High Court, Supreme Court, and various authorities and tribunals. This move comes in response to the substantial increase in the price index and the changing socio-economic conditions in the state. According…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister of Mission Shakti, Pravati Parida, inaugurated the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative by planting a sapling in the Mission Shakti Bhawan campus. The planting of a ‘Baula’ sapling symbolizes the importance of nurturing and respecting nature, akin to the respect one has for one’s mother. Following…
New Delhi: Renowned sprinter and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), PT Usha, was felicitated with the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) and Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA) at a ceremony held at the National Sports Club of India in New Delhi. In recognition of her outstanding sporting…
New Delhi: Fostering innovation in the realm of defence technologies, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme during DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi on March 04, 2024.
Goa: The gripping Malayalam rescue drama Manjummel Boys took center stage in the Indian Panorama section of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). On Day 6 of the festival, the film’s director, Chidambaram, shared insights into the making of the film and its extraordinary real-life inspiration during a press conference at the PIB…
New Delhi: In a stellar display of prowess, the Indian Davis Cup team continued their unblemished record against Pakistan by securing victories in both singles matches on Saturday, achieving an overall record of 8-0 in Davis Cup clashes between the two nations. The Indian doubles pair, comprising Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri, showcased exceptional skills…
