New Delhi: The Naval Commanders’ Conference for the year 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024, with a notable inaugural session featuring the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh. The three-day event began with a spectacular demonstration of ‘twin-carrier operations’ at sea, showcasing the Indian Navy’s growing capabilities in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests. The live…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was convened at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday to assess the progress of key administrative reforms and accelerate the implementation of technology-driven governance across the state. The meeting brought together secretaries from various departments to evaluate performance and align efforts with Odisha’s long-term development…
New Delhi: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has forged a strategic Joint Venture Agreement with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) for the development of Renewable Energy Parks in Maharashtra. The joint venture is aligned with NTPC’s green energy objectives and reflects the Indian government’s commitment to…
Mumbai: The Indian Navy has successfully intercepted the ex-MV Ruen, a vessel commandeered by Somali pirates, thwarting their nefarious designs to hijack ships traversing the region. The interception, which took place on March 15, marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against piracy in the high seas.
Dubai: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is making waves at the Arabian Travel Mart 2024 in Dubai, solidifying India’s footprint in the Middle East tourism market. The event, which commenced on May 6th and will continue until May 9th, 2024, serves as a pivotal platform for India to showcase its diverse tourism offerings…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the extension of the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme for an additional three years, spanning from 2024-25 to 2026-27. The Cabinet approved an estimated budget of Rs. 6029.70 Crores to ensure the continued support and financial inclusion of farmers. Recognizing the pivotal role agriculture plays…
Indian cricket team registered their second win in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 held in Sydney by convincingly beating The Netherlands. Pakistan, on the other hand, met with a shock defeat against Zimbabwe making it two consecutive last ball losses in the tournament. In another match of Super 12 Group-2, South Africa,…
Cape Canaveral: SpaceX successfully launched a mission on Saturday to retrieve two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) following technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft earlier this month. The latest SpaceX Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, aims to bring…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has initiated a comprehensive strategy to strengthen basic infrastructure in both rural and urban areas through an integrated programme titled Mission PoWaR (Power, Water & Roads). The mission aims to provide reliable electricity, assured drinking water supply, and all-weather road connectivity to every village in the State. A preparatory meeting to…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has clarified that the Biju Patnaik Sports Award, named after the legendary leader Biju Babu, will continue to be known by its original name. This statement comes a day after reports suggested that the award had been renamed to “Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.” Addressing the media, Chief Minister Majhi stated…
