Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting employee well-being and fostering a culture of health and recreation, the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has laid the foundation stone for its state-of-the-art “OPTCL Sports Arena” at Bhoinagar, Unit-9, Bhubaneswar. The foundation stone for the ₹15 crore project was laid on October 23, 2025, by Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Global Energy Leaders Summit 2025 on December 6–7, bringing together global policymakers, industry experts, and energy ministers to deliberate on the future of sustainable and inclusive energy transitions. The landmark event is being jointly organized by the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) and the Government of Odisha. The summit…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Urban Conclave 2025, a flagship two-day event organized by the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, commenced today in Bhubaneswar with a vision to steer the state’s urban transformation towards a smarter, inclusive, and sustainable future. The conclave, themed “Collaborate. Build. Progress.”, aligns with the long-term developmental goals of Viksit…
Itanagar: A recent biodiversity survey in the remote forests of Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, has led to the discovery of six butterfly species previously unrecorded in India. The breakthrough highlights the Eastern Himalayas’ unmatched ecological richness and the vital role of community-led conservation in safeguarding it. The discovery was made during a collaborative study…
Guwahati: Train services were severely affected in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district after a powerful explosion tore through a section of railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in the early hours of Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED), caused significant damage and brought traffic on the busy…
Ahmedabad: A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the IT server building inside the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) campus in Ahmedabad, sparking concern over possible data loss and equipment damage. Firefighters acted swiftly to contain the blaze before it could spread to adjoining facilities. Officials said the fire started on the upper floor…
New Delhi: The Department of Food and Public Distribution, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has notified a significant amendment to the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011 (VOPPA Order). The VOPPA Order, 2025 aims to enhance regulatory oversight, ensure transparency, and strengthen monitoring of India’s edible oil…
Bhubaneswar: India has achieved a remarkable milestone in global environmental conservation, securing the 9th position worldwide in terms of total forest area, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav shared the development on social…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday formally conferred the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during a solemn pipping ceremony at South Block, New Delhi. Interacting with Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family, Rajnath Singh hailed the ace athlete…
Dhenkanal: The 30th heritage exploration by Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) turned into a memorable cultural and historical journey as enthusiasts revisited Chitalpur, an ancient village steeped in over 1,400 years of history and renowned for its Sthambeswari (Khambeswari) shrine — once the presiding deity of the Sulki Dynasty of Kodalaka Mandala (present-day Dhenkanal and Angul)….
