Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national leader in renewable energy adoption, securing top honours at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards for its outstanding performance under the Centre’s flagship rooftop solar programme. The state was recognised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its achievements during the “Month of Solar” campaign…
Bhubaneswar: With the much-awaited Jagar Jatra of Lord Lingaraj set to take place on Wednesday, the Odisha government conducted a final review meeting to ensure seamless arrangements for the grand religious event. The high-level meeting, chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, focused on coordination among departments and officials to facilitate a smooth…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other airport operators have successfully installed solar power plants at various locations to promote green and renewable energy usage. Since 2014, a total of 73 airports have transitioned to 100% green energy. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has been proactive in pursuing carbon neutrality at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a giant leap toward becoming a major textile hub in Eastern India with the inauguration of Odisha TEX 2025—the state’s largest-ever textile and apparel industry summit. Declaring Odisha as the emerging powerhouse of the sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state’s commitment to creating a modern and inclusive textile ecosystem…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new airports under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a significant initiative aimed at improving air connectivity across underserved regions of India. The newly inaugurated airports, located in Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), are set to start…
New Delhi: Government e Marketplace (GeM) has closed the financial year with a record-breaking Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹ 4 lakh crore, doubling its GMV from the previous fiscal year. This remarkable achievement underscores the portal’s exceptional digital capabilities and functionalities, which have revolutionized public procurement by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and seamlessness. The procurement…
Itanagar: Millo Sunka becomes the first actor from Arunachal Pradesh to win the best leading actress award in an international film festival. Sunka received the award for her performance in the short film ‘Nocturnal Burger’ at the prestigious Prisma Rome International Film Awards 2023. Written and directed by Reema Maya, the film was screened at…
Bhubaneswar: In observance of Republic Day, the majority of fuel stations across Odisha will remain closed on Friday. However, a select few stations will continue to operate, exclusively providing emergency services, according to Sashanka Sahu, the State president of the Petroleum Dealers Association. This departure from the usual practice comes as a compromise between the…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emerged victorious in a crucial trust vote in the state Assembly on Monday, with 130 legislators casting their votes in his favour. This development unfolded as the Opposition staged a walkout during the voting process. The Bihar Assembly, comprising 243 MLAs, witnessed the floor test two weeks after Kumar’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up preparations for the disbursement of the fifth instalment of the Subhadra Yojana, with Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida directing district administrations to complete verification of all pending applications by July 25 to ensure timely release of financial assistance on the occasion of Rakhi Purnima. Chairing a high-level review…
