Bhubaneswar: Taking a major leap towards transforming regional air connectivity and positioning itself as an aviation hub in Eastern India, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Thursday approved the Building & Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme. With a budgetary allocation of ₹4,182 crore for the period 2025–2030,…
Bengaluru: Hockey India has unveiled the 33-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team that will continue its training camp at SAI Bangalore until May 16. Following selection trials held on April 6th and 7th, the team has been finalized from the 60-member assessment squad that reported to camp on April 1st. This squad will vie for selection…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel late Saturday in what the Israeli army described as an unprecedented attack. Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari revealed that 99 percent of the launches were intercepted, with 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles being shot…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, a high-level review meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of existing road safety initiatives and formulating new strategies to improve the state’s transportation network. During…
Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a thrilling finale at Rourkela’s iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Bargarh FC edged past Bhubaneswar FC with a 3–2 victory to lift the first-ever CM Trophy Under‑15 Football Championship, marking a new chapter in Odisha’s grassroots sports development. The month-long tournament, launched on January 16, is the state’s first grassroots-level U-15 football championship,…
New Delhi: Indian researchers have discovered a revolutionary way to deliver tuberculosis (TB) medicines directly to the brain, overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This innovation promises to significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB), one of the most severe and life-threatening forms of the disease. CNS-TB…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued traffic regulations in light of President Droupadi Murmu’s five-day visit to Odisha, commencing December 3. The restrictions, aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and bolstering security, will be in effect from December 3 to 6, with specified roads and lanes temporarily closed during particular hours. Traffic Restrictions Schedule: Tuesday:…
Bhubaneswar: The state High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, today approved five major industrial projects to the tune of ₹ 1,46,172 crore in metal and metal downstream sectors. These five projects are expected to create employment opportunities for 26,959 persons and likely to create an additional steel production capacity of…
Ambala: The 5th edition of the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise, VINBAX 2024, commenced today at Ambala, marking a significant step forward in military collaboration between the two nations. Scheduled to run from November 4 to 23, the exercise will be conducted at Ambala and Chandimandir, following up on the last bilateral exercise held in Vietnam…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Anandabana, a sprawling green heaven, to the citizens of Bhubaneswar. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the Chief Minister immersing himself in the rejuvenating aura of Anandabana, appreciating the essence of its beauty amidst lush greenery and the soothing melodies of nature. Anandabana, spanning over 89.05 acres, is a testament to…
