Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has cancelled the leaves of all state employees in light of a possible cyclone brewing over the Bay of Bengal, expected to form around October 23. This decision comes as the state braces for the potential impact of the cyclonic storm. Following a high-level review meeting on Sunday evening, Special Relief…
Bhubaneswar: Welcoming visitors once again, the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district reopened its gates on Sunday after a nine-day closure for the annual saltwater crocodile census. The park was closed on January 5. The meticulous census, conducted across five ranges, engaged teams composed of Forest department personnel and experts. During the census, a total…
New Delhi: Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on Mental Health, a crucial initiative to address mental health challenges in the nation.
New Delhi: The coal sector has emerged as the frontrunner in growth among the eight core industries, exhibiting a remarkable surge of 11.6% (provisional) in the month of February 2024. This data comes from the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, based on the base year 2011-12….
New Delhi: In a bid to further the sapling plantation campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day, June 5, 2024, a massive tree plantation drive was held today at the Asola-Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary. This event was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, and…
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, researchers led by Professor A. Sundaresan, Chair of the Chemistry & Physics of Materials Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, have identified a unique mechanism of electric polarization through magnetic ordering in a newly discovered mineral, “MnBi2S4”.
Cuttack: Author, photographer, and administrator Raja Parija has released his latest coffee-table book, “Durga Puja, the Silvery Touch of Cuttack”, a heartfelt tribute to the Millennium City and its centuries-old puja traditions. For Parija, who has spent his life in Cuttack—growing up here, finding his life partner, and chronicling Odisha’s cultural heritage—this book is both…
Mumbai: Veteran industrialist and visionary leader Ratan Tata was laid to rest with full state honours today at the Worli crematorium in Mumbai. Thousands, including prominent politicians, business leaders, and celebrities, gathered to bid a final farewell to the iconic figure who transformed India’s industrial landscape and touched millions of lives with his work and…
New Delhi: The inaugural ‘Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities’ commenced today at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The summit, organized to foster collaboration and innovation in critical minerals beneficiation and processing, received a grand inauguration under the patronage of the Ministry of Mines. V L Kantha Rao, Secretary of Mines, presided…
Bhubaneswar: Newly appointed Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja convened a preliminary meeting with the Secretaries of various Departments at the Lok Seva Bhavan on Monday. During the meeting, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg welcomed Ahuja and highlighted his extensive administrative experience. Chief Secretary Ahuja, in his address, emphasized the importance of maintaining Odisha’s reputable administrative…
