New Delhi: To modernize the Indian Army’s armored capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth $248 million with Rosoboronexport (RoE), the Russian Federation’s state intermediary for defense exports. The deal involves the procurement of 1000 HP engines for the T-72 tank fleet, in fully formed, completely knocked down, and semi-knocked down conditions. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards digitization and efficiency, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha has announced that candidates who recently appeared for the High School Certificate (HSC) examinations can now expect to receive their certificates digitally within 7 days of the results being declared. BSE President Srikant Tarai made this announcement during a…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to mounting criticism and political consensus, the Odisha government has begun the process to withdraw the proposed Bill seeking a hike in salaries, allowances, and pensions of MLAs. The Odisha Assembly Secretariat has written to legislators in this regard, following a formal notice issued by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, signalling the government’s…
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has raised a record breaking amount of Rs. 513 Crore in funding from its alumni, industry and individual donors during the financial year 2023-24.
Goa: President Droupadi Murmu observed a remarkable operational demonstration by the Indian Navy on November 7, 2024, during her first visit to Navy ships at sea. The event highlighted India’s naval strength and capabilities, underscoring the nation’s defense preparedness. The President arrived at INS Hansa, the Naval Air Station in Goa, where she was warmly…
Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Stadium will host India’s matches of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in October this year. FIFA has officially announced the schedule on Wednesday for the biennial youth tournament. As per the schedule, Bhubaneswar will host India’s matches at Kalinga Stadium on October 11, 14 and 17. Besides, Goa will play host…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has officially launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program, also known as the Vehicle Scrapping Policy, aimed at phasing out old, polluting vehicles across India. The program aims to create an ecosystem for scrapping unfit vehicles through a nationwide network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing the party’s nominees for four key Assembly seats in Odisha. The selections were finalized by the Congress Central Election Committee in preparation for the upcoming elections to the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The following candidates have been chosen to represent the Congress…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled The TeacherApp today, an innovative digital platform aimed at transforming education in India by equipping educators with the skills needed to thrive in 21st-century classrooms. The platform, developed by Bharti Airtel Foundation—the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises—was launched at a ceremony attended by prominent dignitaries, including…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step towards environmental awareness and sustainable practices, the ST&SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha have announced the conversion of traditional kitchens in its residential schools and hostels to “Eco-friendly” ones. The decision aims to eliminate the use of conventional cooking methods across the state. Commissioner-cum-Secretary of ST&SC…
