Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s forests are witnessing a positive trend in elephant conservation, as revealed by the Odisha Elephant Census 2024. The census, announced on World Elephant Day by Susant Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) for Wildlife, shows an increase in the elephant population within the state’s forest divisions. The 2024 census recorded 2,098…
Aalo: The efforts of communities can do miracles has been proved by the people of Aalo in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Pobdi Secondary school which fulfills the educational needs of seven villages consisting of Bene, Wak, Kugi Pomse, Kugi Pomte, Paya and Gune Baane in Paktu Ete Bango region of Aalo was…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development in the tragic self-immolation case involving FM College student Soumyashree Bisi, the Odisha Crime Branch has officially taken over the investigation. The case, which had sparked statewide outrage and demands for a thorough probe, was earlier registered at Sahadevkhunta police station in Balasore district. According to an official order issued…
Debrigarh: Hirakud Wildlife Division introduces new Cruise and Safari Packages at Debrrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary on July 1 to be managed by local communities. These new packages aim to provide tourists with an immersive experience, exploring the cultural and religious significance of the areas surrounding Debrigarh Sanctuary and their synergies with wildlife conservation. The Hirakud Cruise…
New Delhi: In a significant move to align with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has released comprehensive guidelines titled “Sustainable and Vibrant University-Industry Linkage System for Indian Universities.” These guidelines are strategically crafted to enhance collaboration between academia and industry, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for research, innovation,…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level National Energy Conservation Day was commemorated in Bhubaneswar today with a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of energy conservation in combating global warming and climate change. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, who also serves as the Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, inaugurated the occasion…
New Delhi: The government plans to put up another 20-odd critical mineral blocks for auction in the next round by the end of June, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines VL Kantha Rao said on Monday. He also said that the result of the auction process of seven critical mineral blocks held recently was being…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has decided to widen the scope of its flagship Mukhyamantri Poshan Yojana (MMPY) by extending free Mid-Day Meals to students of Classes IX and X enrolled in government and government-aided secondary schools across the state. The decision, approved by the State Cabinet on Wednesday, is aimed at improving adolescent nutrition, encouraging…
New Orleans: NTPC, India’s largest power conglomerate, has attained a significant milestone by securing the 3rd rank globally at the ATD BEST Awards 2024. This prestigious award, hosted by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), places NTPC at the forefront of Indian companies in the realm of Learning and Development (L&D). The accolade was accepted…
Bengaluru: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana slammed a century each and pacer Pooja Vastrakar bowled a superb final over as India Women defeated South Africa by four runs in a well-fought second One-day International that ended in a thriller and gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the…
