Bengaluru: In a significant milestone, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, dedicated to solar studies, successfully deployed its 6-meter-long magnetometer boom in space at Lagrange Point-1 (L-1). This achievement, occurring 132 days post-launch, marks a crucial step in the mission’s objective to study the Sun’s chromosphere, corona, and interplanetary magnetic field. The magnetometer boom, a key component of…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened its 45th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting today, focusing on heightened food safety measures across popular tourist destinations as the peak season from November to March approaches. States and Union Territories (UTs) were urged to strengthen surveillance and ensure stringent safety standards to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh women beneficiaries under the Subhadra Yojana, marking the fourth phase of the scheme’s first installment. The event, held in Jajpur, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), the state government…
New Delhi: The Centre has notified a 3-10 per cent increase in the wage rates for workers enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2024-25. These revised wage rates are set to come into effect from April 1, 2024. The average MGNREGA wage across the country for…
Paris: Indian badminton sensation Lakshya Sen has scripted history at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 22-year-old shuttler became the first Indian man to reach the semi-final stage at the Olympics, achieving a remarkable come-from-behind victory over 12th seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei.
New Delhi: The landing site of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Vikram lander during the Chandrayaan-3 mission has been officially named “Shiva Shakti” by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The approval of the name came nearly seven months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi initially announced the designation of the site as “Shiva Shakti.” The…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road safety and ensure motor vehicle insurance compliance, the Odisha government will roll out the E-Detection system across all 22 toll gates in the state starting Saturday, February 1. The system will automatically detect vehicles without valid insurance and issue e-challans to violators. The initiative aims to ensure…
Bhubaneswar, May 9: The ongoing summer camp “Fun in Sun” at DAV Public School, Pokhariput, has become a huge success with over 500 students participating in a wide array of engaging and skill-based activities. The camp has provided students with a unique opportunity to explore their talents beyond the classroom and embrace hands-on, creative learning….
London: Three Indian scientists, Professors Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, and Dr Tanmay Bharat, are among the distinguished recipients of this year’s Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognize their groundbreaking work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences. The honorees, including others, will be celebrated at a black-tie…
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking move towards advanced healthcare infrastructure, AIIMS Bhubaneswar is set to inaugurate multiple facilities tomorrow. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandviya will unveil the state-of-the-art Trauma Centre, Dharmasala, and the HELA Machine, showcasing a commitment to cutting-edge medical technologies and compassionate patient care. The Trauma Centre, equipped with modern amenities and advanced medical…
