Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government, in collaboration with IIT Madras, is developing a first-of-its-kind real-time Road Safety Dashboard, Road Awareness and Traffic Harmony, to strengthen road safety through technology and public participation. The initiative was discussed in a high-level meeting chaired by Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department. The digital platform will provide…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s power sector received a major boost today as the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) entered into a landmark long-term financial partnership. The agreement marks the first instance of NABARD extending project financing to any State PSU in Odisha, signalling a transformative step…
Khunti, Jharkhand: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has taken a significant step towards fostering the development of Jharkhand by laying the foundation stone for two National Highway projects, collectively valued at over Rs 2500 crore. T Through a virtual event, Nitin Gadkari emphasized the importance of these projects in enhancing the…
Bhubaneswar: The 14th National Workshop of JICA-Assisted Forestry Projects commenced on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar, bringing together policymakers, forestry experts and international partners to deliberate on “Future Ready Forestry: Climate Resilience, Digital Transformation & Sustainable Wood Economies.” The three-day workshop, scheduled from February 11 to 13, is being jointly organised by the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Ministry of Mines Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi today. The Pavilion, themed “Minerals to Milestones,” highlights the vital role of minerals in building a self-reliant India and achieving national milestones through sustainable and innovative mining practices….
Bhubaneswar: Following the detection of bird flu in parts of Odisha, Public Health Director Dr. Bijay Mohapatra has advised residents to refrain from consuming chicken for the next few days. The health department has urged all districts to implement strict preventive measures to curb the virus’s spread. Dr. Mohapatra announced that district-wise fever surveillance teams will…
Paris: Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh are set to compete for a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. The duo will face South Korea’s Lee Won-Ho and Oh Ye-Jin in the crucial match at Chateauroux on Tuesday. The pair reached the bronze-medal match by finishing…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance security and curb crime rates, the Twin City Police Commissioner, S. Dev Datta Singh, announced plans to install more artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras in the cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Addressing the media on Monday, Commissioner Singh revealed that approximately 1,000 cameras have already been installed across various points in the twin…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023, currently underway at Bhubaneswar’s iconic Kalinga Sports Complex, has introduced a new era of swimming competition with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Indoor Aquatic Centre. This cutting-edge facility, already renowned for hosting international sporting events, has provided a transformative experience for young swimmers…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant change in the state’s Aadhaar card application process on Saturday, stating that new applicants will now be required to submit their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number. This move, according to Sarma, is aimed at curbing the issue of doubtful citizens and preventing…
