REC Limited Honored with ‘Sustainability Champion – Editor’s Choice Award’ at Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards

New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Sustainability Champion – Editor’s Choice Award’ at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024. The award ceremony, organized by the Outlook Group in collaboration with IIT Goa, recognized REC’s outstanding commitment to sustainability initiatives…

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Odisha CHSE Plus 2 Exam Results 2025 Declared; Girls Outshine Boys with 87.24% Pass Rate

Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, declared the Plus 2 examination results for 2025 on Tuesday, covering all four streams — Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education. The announcement was made by School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond at the CHSE office, in the presence of department secretary and CHSE Chairperson…

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Bureau of Energy Efficiency Celebrates 22nd Foundation Day: Unveils Initiatives for Energy Transition

New Delhi: Marking the 22nd Foundation Day, The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), established under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, commemorated its significant contributions to reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy. The main event, held in the national capital, was presided over by Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R….

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Odisha Govt Announces Cash Reward for Men’s Hockey Team; ₹15 Lakh for Each Player, ₹4 Crore for Rohidas

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a cash reward for the Indian Men’s Hockey team and its supporting staff following their triumph in securing the Bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his congratulations to the team and revealed the rewards. As part of the announcement, each player on…

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Youth Innovation Meets Conservation at National Hackathon on Estuarine Faunal Diversity in Gopalpur

Gopalpur: In a spirited celebration of ecological responsibility and youth-led innovation, the Estuarine Biology Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), located at Gopalpur-on-Sea, successfully hosted a national-level Hackathon on the theme “Estuarine Faunal Diversity.” This event formed part of a larger 110-hour Hackathon programme being conducted across India by various ZSI regional…

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Odisha Charts Plan for World-Class Tourist Destinations Under ‘One State–One Global Destination’

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has initiated efforts to position its tourism destinations on the global map, with the State Government beginning preparations to develop world-class tourism hubs under the “One State – One Global Destination” vision of the Government of India. To take the initiative forward, Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday chaired…

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Odisha FC Signs Forward Rahul KP in a Landmark Transfer from Kerala Blasters

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC has officially announced the signing of dynamic forward Rahul KP on a permanent transfer from Kerala Blasters FC. The 24-year-old joins the Kalinga Warriors on a contract running until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an option to extend for an additional year. Rahul KP, who hails from Thrissur, Kerala, brings…

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CM Patnaik Enhances Gratuity and Allowances for Panchayati Raj Representatives

Bhubaneswar:  Recognizing and enhancing the contributions of Panchayati Raj representatives, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced substantial increases in gratuity and allowances for these elected officials across the state. As per the new decision, the district council presidents will witness a considerable boost in their monthly bonus, increasing from Rs 9,380 to Rs 30,000. Additionally,…

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Odisha on High Alert as Cyclone ‘Montha’ Nears; Eight Districts Placed Under Red Zone

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the State’s preparedness to mitigate its possible impact. A high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh assessed the readiness of all districts to respond to the…

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