Bhubaneswar: The UK Government, in collaboration with the Energy Department of the Government of Odisha and GRIDCO, organized a pivotal workshop on the theme ‘Net-Zero Vision for Bhubaneswar’ today. The workshop, which was supported by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) as the knowledge partner, aimed to foster knowledge exchange, facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration, and outline…
Kendrapada: A Plus III final-year student tragically lost her life in a suspicious fire incident at her residence in Kathiapada village under Pattamundai block of Kendrapada district on Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding her death have raised serious concerns, with her family alleging blackmail and police apathy. According to initial reports, the young woman was alone…
Bengalure: In a landmark effort to tackle rising obesity and promote preventive health, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda today delivered the keynote address at a special programme commemorating World Food Safety Day 2025 at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. Themed “Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy,” the event was organized by the…
Mysuru: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a transformative set of 22 National Highway Projects in Mysuru, Karnataka, totaling 268 km and valued at over ₹4,000 Crore. Among the key projects is the Huliyar-KB cross-Chunchanahalli-Nelligere road, strategically designed to enhance connectivity between Mysuru and North…
Bhubaneswar: Hyderabad Toofans clinched third place in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a hard-fought 4–3 victory over HIL GC in a high-octane encounter at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. Amandeep Lakra starred for the Toofans with a brace, scoring in the 30th and 53rd minutes, while Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial landscape received a major boost today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for 27 new projects across 12 districts, signalling the state’s growing appeal as an investment destination. Together, these ventures represent over ₹25,000 crore in capital investment and promise more than 52,000 new jobs for the state’s youth….
Bhubaneswar: Given the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions in the state, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued directives to all Collectors and Engineering Departments, urging them to refrain from engaging laborers or workmen in outdoor activities from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, has forecasted hot and humid…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Indian boxers Aryan, Yashwardhan Singh, Priyanshu and Sahil marched into semifinals with confident wins at the Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024, here on Wednesday. Aryan gave India a perfect start with a 5-0 unanimous decision win against Uzbekistan’s Juraev Shakarboy in the 51kg category. His win was followed by Yashwardhan (63.5kg),…
New Delhi: The Indian Light Tank (ILT), a 25-ton class armored fighting vehicle designed for high-altitude operations, achieved a significant milestone by completing successful high-altitude firing trials at an altitude exceeding 4,200 meters. The trials, conducted at a remote high-altitude location, showcased the ILT’s precision and adaptability across various ranges. This milestone follows the Phase…
