Bhubaneswar: Manoranjan Panigrahi, a seasoned officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has taken on the mantle of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax for Odisha, effective from April 1st. In addition to overseeing Odisha’s tax affairs, Panigrahi will also hold responsibility for Bihar and Jharkhand. Prior to his assignment in Odisha, Panigrahi served as the…
New Delhi: Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, underscored the critical importance of timely detection and prevention in combating Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder. Speaking at an event commemorating International Thalassemia Day, Chandra emphasized that early prevention is key to reducing the burden of this disease. Addressing the gathering, Chandra…
New Delhi: India has achieved the third global rank in startups over the past decade, reaffirming its position as a leader in innovation and scientific research. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr….
New Delhi: In continuation of the stakeholder consultation initiative launched earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), chaired by Ruchika Gupta, Advisor (AS & DA), held the second round of discussions yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The focus of the meeting was on assessing the production scenario of cereals, oilseeds,…
New Delhi: In a pioneering initiative, NTPC Ltd. has partnered with the Indian Army to set up a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh, designed to provide a stable power supply using green hydrogen in remote off-grid Army locations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for this unique project through video conferencing today, joined…
Bhubaneswar: To protect wildlife and combat poaching, a 2 km zone (1 km inside and 1 km outside) of the Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared a “Shock-Free Zone” and a “Zero Electrocution Zone”. This declaration comes after a collaborative effort between 68 surrounding villages and Debrigarh authorities, marking a significant step towards…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-intensity encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Women), Spain clinched a 4-3 victory over India at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday. The closely fought match saw both teams exchanging leads before Spain sealed the win with a late goal from Captain Lucia Jimenez. Baljeet Kaur (19’), Sakshi Rana (38’),…
Bhubaneswar : The Ministry of Tourism has reiterated its support for the development of tourism infrastructure in Odisha under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism across the country. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, informed that the ministry has…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a significant allocation of Rs. 1385.60 crore for the enhancement and reinforcement of 295 Road Development Projects across various districts in Karnataka. These projects, sanctioned under the CRIF Scheme, will cover a total length of 2055.62 kilometers, aiming to uplift infrastructure and bolster…
New Delhi: Indian athletes dominate the men’s and women’s 3,000m steeplechase events at the 21st Asian U20 Athletics Championships to swell the gold medal tally to three on the second day of competitions in Dubai on Thursday. Ekta Dey claimed gold in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase with a time of 10:31.92 seconds, while Ranvir Singh…
