Goa: Marking a milestone in India’s scientific and strategic advancement in ocean and polar research, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated two cutting-edge facilities—Sagar Bhavan and Polar Bhavan—at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa on Tuesday. These are India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating over six decades of engineering excellence, the Odisha Construction Corporation Ltd. (OCCL) marked its 63rd Foundation Day with a visionary workshop titled “Vision OCCL @ 2036 and Vision OCCL @ 2047” at the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together top officials, engineers, and thought leaders to reflect on the organization’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant revelation about India’s future in space exploration, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, Dr. V. Narayanan, announced on Wednesday that India plans to launch its own modular space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by the year 2035. Addressing students, researchers, and…
Bhubaneswar: A Super Speciality OPD facility was inaugurated at the ESI Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The initiative, led by Labour & Employees’ State Insurance, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, aims to deliver advanced medical services to insured employees and their families. The new facility has been developed in collaboration with…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing the urgent need for a balanced relationship between human activity and the environment, Odisha on Wednesday observed the International Day for Biological Diversity with a state-level celebration held at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre. The event, organized by the Odisha State Biodiversity Board, brought together policymakers, conservationists, students, and community representatives to…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to address the long-pending developmental and administrative challenges in the Kotia gram panchayat of Koraput district, the Odisha Government has formed a 16-member high-powered committee. The decision follows a key meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, held on April 22, 2025. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari will lead…
Jajpur: Signaling a new era of industrial resurgence, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stones and inaugurated 24 high-impact industrial projects in Kalinganagar, Jajpur. The projects, worth a staggering ₹1.15 lakh crore, are expected to create over 36,000 direct employment opportunities, significantly boosting the state’s industrial landscape. The initiatives, spanning…
Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of isolated COVID-19 cases surfacing in different regions of Odisha, the State Government has assured citizens there is no cause for concern. Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Aswathy S. on Tuesday urged the public to remain calm, emphasizing that the government is maintaining strict vigilance and is fully prepared to manage…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Yatri app, launched by the State Transport Department just five months ago, has emerged as a game changer in the state’s urban mobility sector, providing drivers with a commission-free platform and ensuring safer, more transparent transportation for commuters. Since its launch in January, the app has facilitated over 2 lakh trips and…
Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation a series of development projects worth ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The event marked a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure, industrial, and energy advancement, as well as a reaffirmation of India’s unyielding stance on national security. Addressing…
