New Delhi: In a remarkable achievement, India’s coal production from captive and commercial mines has crossed the 100 million tonnes (MT) mark as of November 8, 2024, according to the Ministry of Coal. This milestone was reached nearly 100 days ahead of the previous financial year, demonstrating significant progress towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to support Odisha’s growing interest in organic farming, Benjamin Rubin, Chairman of the Israel-based Insectika Company, met with Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. Rubin shared insights into Insectika’s innovative approach to producing organic fish and poultry feed,…
Bhubaneswar: After a long wait, art lovers in Bhubaneswar finally have the opportunity to experience the evocative and layered works of eminent Odia contemporary artist Jagannath Panda. His solo exhibition, The Long Now of Us, currently on display at the Lalit Kala Akademi, offers a deeply immersive journey through three decades of artistic exploration—where memory,…
Bhubaneswar: In a commendable act of vigilance and community action, two poachers were apprehended by local residents yesterday as they attempted to enter the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district. The culprits were promptly handed over to the Forest department for further action. According to official sources, the two accused were intercepted by vigilant locals…
Bangkok, Thailand: In a momentous spiritual and cultural exchange, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his revered disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalyayana, arrived in Bangkok today for a 26-day exposition. The relics are accompanied by a distinguished 22-member delegation, led by Bihar Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice…
Bhubaneswar: The three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat,’ relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve, has been spotted roaming in the forests of neighboring Jharkhand. The information was shared by Baripada RCCF (Regional Chief Conservator of Forests) Prakash Chand Gogineni on Monday. Speaking to the media, Gogineni confirmed that the tigress’s movements are under close surveillance. “Our…
Goa: At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the crew of the acclaimed short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know captivated the media with a thought-provoking press conference. The filmmakers, led by director Chidananda S. Naik, delved into the creative process behind this poetic and visually stunning short film, which has…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the commencement of the new academic session, the Odisha government has launched a statewide fire safety preparedness drive covering schools, colleges, coaching centres and skill development institutions, directing authorities to conduct immediate inspections and strengthen emergency response mechanisms. The initiative has been undertaken by the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) following…
New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful field evaluation of the Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System. Designed and developed indigenously, the MPATGM system has undergone rigorous testing in various flight configurations to demonstrate its technological superiority. Comprising the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition…
Dhenkanal: In a major boost to India’s renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem, Inox Solar, a subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy, has been allotted land by the Odisha government in Dhenkanal district for setting up a state-of-the-art 4.8 GW solar cell and 4.8 GW solar module manufacturing facility. The project, with an estimated investment of Rs 4,000…
