Bhubaneswar: Efforts are underway to tranquilize and bring back tigress Zeenat, currently roaming the Jhargram forest in West Bengal, to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, confirmed that Zeenat is being tracked round the clock by the forest departments of Odisha and West Bengal. “The tigress is…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the pivotal role of innovation and research in India’s growth while addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) today. Speaking in New Delhi, he emphasized the need for industry leaders to…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation for a series of NTPC projects on March 4 in a bid to promote sustainable development and economic growth. With a total investment of Rs. 30,023 crores, these projects signify a giant leap in India’s pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha State Cabinet has granted approval for a proposal presented by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to amend the Odisha Government Land Settlement Rules of 1983. The amendment specifically targets the reduction of conversion fees applicable to the transformation of leasehold land owned by the Odisha State Housing…
Kolkata: The 5-day International Conference on Photonics, Quantum Information, and Quantum Communication, organized by the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) in Kolkata, commenced with an inauguration highlighting the profound impact of Satyendra Nath Bose’s groundbreaking work on quantum mechanics, marking its centenary celebration.
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone for projects worth more than Rs 68,000 crore in Sambalpur, Odisha, focusing on boosting the energy sector involving natural gas, coal, and power generation. Additionally, significant projects in the road, railway, and higher education sectors were also initiated. Addressing the…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted approval for two pivotal projects by Coal India Ltd (CIL), entailing a combined investment of Rs 24,834.86 crore. The first project involves CIL’s equity investment for establishing a Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) Project at…
Bhubaneswar: The country’s top athletes gear up for the season’s inaugural domestic track and field competition, set to commence on Sunday at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. The four-day event, the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, promises thrilling contests, with over 700 athletes, including 180 female participants, ready to showcase their talent. A highlight of the…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its focus on women-led economic growth, the Odisha government on Monday released ₹197.66 crore as interest reimbursement to nearly 2.8 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Interest Refund to SHGs programme. The fourth phase of the initiative was rolled out at Mission Shakti Bhawan in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida….
New Delhi: The Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture 2025 was held on February 14, coinciding with the 20th Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). The annual event honors the visionary leadership and strategic contributions of Vice Admiral KK Nayyar, who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s maritime consciousness and was instrumental…
