Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Global Energy Leaders Summit (GELS) 2025 witnessed an important Public-Private Dialogue themed “Partnership”, underlining the crucial role of collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in accelerating India’s clean energy transition. The session was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and moderated by William Morrison, Chairman,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) is gearing up to initiate 21 new transmission projects and upgrades within the next five years under phase-II of the Odisha Transmission System Strengthening Programme. This ambitious endeavour, backed by 30% equity support from the State Government as part of the Chief Minister’s Power Development Programme (CMPDP), aims…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline administrative functions, the Odisha government on Friday announced a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadre, assigning new responsibilities to senior officers and facilitating a central deputation. Senior bureaucrat Sanjay Kumar Singh, a 1997-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the Principal Secretary of the Works Department. Singh will continue…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved an outlay of ₹2.57 crore for facilitating the observance of Kartik Brata by habisiyalis (devotees) during the holy Hindu month of Kartik, which begins on October 18, 2024. The announcement was made by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday. Minister Suraj assured that, in addition…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique effort to connect directly with women beneficiaries, Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida today held a virtual interaction with participants of the Subhadra Yojana, referred to as “Subhadra Bhauni”, from various districts across Odisha. The session, held at the Departmental Conference Hall, was organised under the aegis of the Department of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) is gearing up to enter the chocolate market. OMFED Managing Director Vijay Amrut Kulange announced the development on Thursday, signaling a strategic expansion of the federation’s footprint in the dairy and food industry. According to Kulange, a unique chocolate design has already been developed in collaboration…
Keonjhar: Maguni Charan Kuanr, the esteemed puppeteer and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, has been admitted to the Keonjhar District Headquarter Hospital on Tuesday. Sources close to the artist reported that Kuanr’s hospitalization was prompted by his sudden illness, exacerbated by the stifling humidity prevalent in the region. The veteran artist, known for…
Pune: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), in collaboration with La Fondation Dassault Systemes India, celebrated the grand finale of its flagship program for school students, ‘Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs,’ under the Student Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) season 2023-24. This event marked the culmination of an eight-month journey aimed at fostering innovation and…
Sambalpur: The eagerly awaited Sambalpur Book Fair is set to kick off on the 21st at Birsa Munda Maidan (PHD Field) in Ainthapali, Sambalpur. Organized in collaboration with the National Book Trust India under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the week-long book fair will run until the 29th. Union Minister of Education and…
London: In a breathtaking Wimbledon 2024 upset, 13th-seeded American Taylor Fritz overcame a two-set deficit to defeat fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev with scores of 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 in the fourth round. This hard-fought victory propels Fritz into the quarterfinals after an intense five-set match. The 26-year-old Californian has matched his career-best showing in…
