Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha are advised to brace themselves for soaring temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional center predicts the onset of heatwave conditions in the state from April 1. According to the latest forecast issued by the IMD, Odisha is expected to experience a gradual rise in maximum temperatures, commonly known as…
New Delhi: In a major development that closes one of India’s most closely watched terror cases, a special NIA court has acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast, citing insufficient evidence. The ruling comes nearly 17 years after the blast rocked the communally sensitive town in Maharashtra. Among those cleared of all…
Goa: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the second edition of India Energy Week 2024 in Goa today, emphasizing India’s commitment to significant investment in the energy sector.
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital (VC) Fund dedicated to advancing India’s burgeoning space sector. The fund, under the aegis of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), aims to propel the growth of space startups and strengthen…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen tsunami preparedness at the community level, with 100 coastal villages now recognised as “Tsunami Ready” under the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme. The latest recognition of 75 villages in 2026 has taken the State’s total to 100, marking a significant step towards Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: With several urban areas reeling under waterlogging following heavy rainfall, the Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has intensified flood response measures by deploying emergency teams, strengthening field-level monitoring and accelerating drainage operations. The department has also announced plans to prepare a comprehensive drainage master plan to address recurring urban flooding. Housing and…
New Delhi: The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5,49,00,000 on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd for violations of its obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The penalty was imposed by the Director FIU-IND under Section 13(2)(d) of the PMLA. The enforcement action comes following a review…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s roadmap towards becoming a developed state by 2036 and contributing to the national goal of a Developed India came under detailed discussion at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday. Chief Secretary Anu Garg, along with senior state officials, held deliberations with B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer of…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to aid communities affected by Cyclone Dana, Reliance Foundation, in partnership with local administration and grassroots organizations, held a Training of Trainers session on public health risk management in Balasore district’s Soro today. Another session was organized earlier this week at Tihidi in Bhadrak district. The initiative,a conducted in collaboration with…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, underscored India’s commitment to global health and regulatory harmonization during her address at the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) held in New Delhi today. For the first time, India is hosting this prestigious event, organized by the Central Drugs…
