New York: The Central American country of Costa Rica has agreed to accept illegal Indian migrants deported from the US, creating a bridge for working out their eventual fate. The deportations will start on Wednesday under a US-funded programme and the migrants will be detained in a temporary centre near the border with Panama, the…
Faridabad: The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 is gearing up to present the first-ever Science & Technology Media and Communicators Conclave from January 18th to 19th at THSTI-RCB Campus, Faridabad.
Bhubaneswar: Reflecting steady financial performance and sound governance, three Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) functioning under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Odisha, have transferred a total dividend of ₹6,39,97,589 to the State Government. The dividend payment has been made in line with the Indian Companies Act, 2013, and the guidelines of the Finance Department,…
Indore: The Ministry of Minority Affairs, in line with the principles of ‘Virasat Se Vikas’ and ‘Virasat Se Samvardhan’, has sanctioned projects under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) Scheme for the establishment of a Centre for Jain Studies at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore Campus. Inspired by the ‘Panch Pran’ philosophy of Prime…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to enhance cleanliness and hygiene, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Bhubaneswar Railway Station has fined 581 individuals for spitting and littering during March 2025, collecting a total fine of ₹1,17,100. The enforcement drive, undertaken under the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), is part of a broader…
Bhubaneswar: As the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra approaches, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is taking proactive steps to ensure a safe and hassle-free travel experience for pilgrims. In anticipation of increased passenger traffic during this festive season, ECoR has launched a Special Awareness Drive aimed at enhancing passenger safety in overcrowded trains. Pilgrims and travelers…
London: Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in tennis history by defending his Wimbledon title with a commanding straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic. The 21-year-old Spaniard demonstrated his exceptional skill and resilience, winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) at the All England Club on Sunday, thus capturing his fourth Grand Slam title. This triumph comes hot on the…
New Delhi: As the nation gears up to commemorate Parakram Diwas 2024, an elaborate celebration is set to kick off, merging historical retrospection and vibrant cultural expressions at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced a 2 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees and pensioners, raising it from 53% to 55%. The decision will benefit nearly 8.5 lakh individuals across the state. As per the official release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the revised DA will be implemented with…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant revelation about India’s future in space exploration, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, Dr. V. Narayanan, announced on Wednesday that India plans to launch its own modular space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by the year 2035. Addressing students, researchers, and…
