Bengaluru: Continuing his impressive form, second-seed Sumit Nagal secured a spot in the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open 2024 by defeating Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong in straight sets at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Stadium on Thursday. Nagal, ranked 98th globally, dominated the second-round encounter on the center court, dispatching Wong with…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward strengthening Bhubaneswar’s resilience to urban flooding, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, conducted an early morning field visit to key drainage channels — Ganguanala and Daya West Canal — on Saturday. The visit focused on evaluating water management and flood mitigation strategies in critical…
Bhubaneswar: In line with the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, conducted a comprehensive review of various developmental projects during his visit to Puri District on February 4, 2024. His visit aimed to assess the progress of ongoing initiatives and engage with students and the general public. As…
New Delhi: A significant milestone in India’s journey towards a sustainable energy future was marked with the launch of a groundbreaking report titled “Synchronizing energy transitions towards possible Net-Zero for India: Affordable and clean energy for All.” The report, a result of a study project sanctioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to…
Bhubaneswar: With the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming general elections, the Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has ceased operations until the conclusion of the electoral process. An official announcement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Sunday confirmed the suspension of activities at the Grievance Cell given the MCC…
Sambalpur: In a momentous event, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) project in Sambalpur today. The ceremony included the Chief Minister seeking the divine blessings of Maa Samaleswari, offering prayers for the peace and prosperity of the state’s residents. The SAMALEI project, executed over the…
Bhubaneswar: In a strong push toward sustainable development, Odisha on Tuesday hosted a pivotal workshop on the state’s Energy Transition Policy, bringing together a wide spectrum of stakeholders—ranging from government departments and industry leaders to international financial institutions. Held in Bhubaneswar, the event served as a vital forum for shaping the state’s low-carbon future and…
Bhubaneswar: Indian railways has selected 15 stations in Odisha to be developed as ‘mini smart cities’. A countrywide project is going on under which railway stations will be redeveloped into Railopolis, a mini smart city where one can live, work, play and ride, thus attracting huge investments and business opportunities. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of a major port at Vadhavan, near Dahanu in Maharashtra. This ambitious project, to be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL)—a special purpose vehicle formed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board…
New Delhi: In a significant development for archival preservation, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private paper collection of the esteemed Late Rafi Ahmad Kidwai. This invaluable collection comprises original correspondences between Kidwai and eminent leaders such as Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon, among others. The papers…
