Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has officially granted permission for the “First Approach to Criticality” of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s nuclear energy program. This authorization, which includes the loading of fuel into the reactor core and the initiation of…
Bhubaneswar: Shanti Devi, a well-known social worker from Odisha, passed away on Sunday night at her Gunupur residence in Rayagada district. She was 88. As per reports, she was rushed to the district hospital after she complained of chest pain and became unconscious. Doctors declared her dead on arrival. Shanti Devi received Padma Shri award…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards fostering innovation in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has inked a strategic agreement with M/s Quicksand Design Studio Private Limited, headquartered in New Delhi. Under the banner of the ‘INDIA-ISRAEL INDUSTRIAL R&D AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FUND (I4F)’, TDB has granted a Conditional…
Bhubaneswar: A series of insightful sessions in Bhubaneswar recently highlighted the state’s efforts to revive neglected crops and empower women entrepreneurs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience. Organized in collaboration with Mission Shakti and supported by various organizations, the event brought together prominent leaders, experts, and progressive farmers to discuss…
New Delhi: The Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, called upon the Officer Trainees of the 77th Batch of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) to embark on an “overdrive mission mode” to cultivate the spirit of economic nationalism in the country. Addressing the trainees at the Parliament House Complex, he emphasized the significance of promoting ‘Vocal…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting of the State-Level Child Protection and Welfare Monitoring and Review Committee was held at Lok Seva Bhawan today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The session focused on evaluating Odisha’s institutional and non-institutional mechanisms for child protection and emphasized the need for stronger coordination among departments and stakeholders. Director…
Jharsuguda: At least 2 individuals lost their lives and seven others were reported missing after a boat ferrying them capsized in the Mahanadi River at Saradha in the Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district on Friday. According to initial reports, the ill-fated boat was carrying nearly 50 passengers, including children and women, on a journey from…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited NC Vice President Omar Abdullah to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of the UT on Wednesday. The oath ceremony will be held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar at 11.30 a.m., he announced. In a letter to Omar…
Haridwar: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C R Patil, inaugurated the eighth edition of Ganga Utsav 2024 at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar, in the esteemed presence of Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Chaudhary and Uttarakhand Minister for Women & Child Welfare Rekha Arya. The event, organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga…
The countdown to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has begun, promising a month-long extravaganza of thrilling cricket battles. With matches set to unfold across various venues in the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an unforgettable spectacle. The 9th edition of the…
