Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has set the stage for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 by unveiling the list of match officials for the tournament’s first round.
New Delhi: In preparation for Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a circular to all states and union territories, emphasizing the need for responsible disposal of paper flags used by the public during significant national, cultural, and sports events. The circular underscores the importance of treating paper…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the state’s new Online Incentive Management System and standardized District Websites. Developed by the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), these initiatives aim to streamline administrative processes and enhance citizen engagement through innovative e-Governance solutions. The Online Incentive Management System introduced by the state government revolutionizes the process for entrepreneurs…
New Delhi: Three newly elected members of Parliament from Odisha have been included in the union cabinet. Dharmendra Pradhan, who won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Odisha’s Sambalpur constituency, was on Sunday sworn in as a minister in Narendra Modi’s 3.0 Union Cabinet. Pradhan was the 10th minister, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to…
Elmentoz Research Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech biotechnology start-up working on precision animal nutrition and smart feed solutions, has secured USD 4.5 million in seed funding from angel investors in India and Norway.
Cuttack: Odisha Police Constable Anupama Swain was honoured on Monday by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania for bringing international acclaim to the state with her stellar performance at the 9th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship held recently in Amman, Jordan. At a special felicitation ceremony held at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack, DGP…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) today, a groundbreaking digital platform under the Startup India program. During his keynote address, Goyal highlighted the initiative’s significance, aptly named BHASKAR, which means “Rising Sun.” He likened the platform to the sun, symbolizing enlightenment, growth, and…
Kolkata: In a daring night-time rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully saved 11 crew members from the distressed cargo vessel MV ITT Puma on August 26, 2024. The Mumbai-registered general cargo vessel, en route from Kolkata to Port Blair, reportedly sank approximately 90 nautical miles south of Sagar Island, West Bengal. The distress call was…
Bangalore: Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) milestone solar mission, Aditya L1, has achieved a crucial milestone by successfully entering its final manoeuvre, propelling it into its designated orbit. Launched on September 2 of the previous year, the spacecraft has undergone four earth-bound manoeuvres and a Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TL1I) manoeuvre, all of which were executed…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to connectivity and economic growth in Odisha, IndiGo announced the launch of new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Jharsuguda starting March 1, 2025. The new service aims to strengthen inter-state connectivity and promote increased trade and economic opportunities for both cities. IndiGo’s statement highlighted that this marks the airline’s…
