New Delhi: In a historic event set to take place on March 8, 2024, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, who serves as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, will bestow the prestigious President’s Standard and Colours upon four distinguished units of the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Hindan.
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in six districts of Odisha on March 13 and 14, cautioning residents about rising temperatures. According to the IMD forecast, Boudh, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda are likely to experience heatwave conditions at one or two places over the next…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha achieves another milestone in healthcare as the flagship healthcare scheme, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, receives the prestigious SKOCH Award-2023 in the Gold category. The award ceremony, held today in New Delhi, recognizes the significant impact and success of the healthcare initiative. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, a cornerstone of the Odisha Government’s commitment to…
Chikhali: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a state-of-the-art 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility of Waaree Energy in Chikhali, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. The event was graced by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, and several senior ministers…
Sonepur: The people of Subarnapur District expressed joy and enthusiasm as they welcomed the Sonepur-Puri Express on its first regular run at Sonepur Railway Station today. This railway service connects four districts of Western Odisha, namely Sonepur, Balangir, Bargarh, and Sambalpur, along with Puri, Khordha, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, and Angul. The introduction of this express train…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward sustainable water resource management, the Government of Odisha has reported remarkable improvements in irrigation efficiency, farmer income, and agricultural productivity, according to an independent evaluation study shared at a high-level meeting chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting, held on April 25, 2025,…
Gurugram: IIT Ropar proudly participated in VIVIBHA 2024, a prestigious three-day national conference organized by Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) at SGT University, Gurugram. Themed “Vision for Viksit Bharat,” the event celebrated India’s cultural heritage while spotlighting cutting-edge research and innovations driving the nation toward self-reliance. The Technology and Innovation Foundation-AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development…
Mumbai: In a significant step toward advancing India’s creative economy and fostering world-class talent in the media and entertainment industry, the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. (MFSCDCL), and the Indian Institute of Creative…
Medina: A routine journey for Indian Umrah pilgrims turned tragic on Monday after their bus collided with a diesel tanker near Medina, prompting urgent rescue efforts and a swift response from Indian authorities in Saudi Arabia. The severity of the crash, which triggered a powerful explosion, has raised fears of multiple casualties, though officials have…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today underscored the government’s commitment to advancing ethanol blending and biofuel initiatives during the 12th CII Bioenergy Summit 2024. Themed “Fuelling the Future – Securing India’s Green Growth Goals,” the summit, held in New Delhi, brought together key stakeholders in India’s renewable energy sector….
