Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for students, Odisha’s Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, has announced that students who enrolled in the first phase of the +3 admission process can now reapply during the ongoing second phase. This change in policy comes after numerous appeals from students and parents, providing them with another opportunity to secure seats…
New Delhi: India has witnessed a robust 6.60% growth in power generation from April to January 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Notably, the coal-based power generation exhibited a commendable surge of 10.06% during this timeframe. Despite the escalating power demand, there has been a significant reduction of 36.69% in coal…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reassured the public that no cyclone prediction has been made, urging people not to panic amidst circulating speculations. On Sunday, the IMD emphasized that any forecast regarding a cyclone would only be possible after the formation of a low-pressure area. “Till now no forecast has been made regarding…
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on February 19, 2024, succeeding Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar.
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the list of centrally contracted players for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The announcement, made on Wednesday, brings forth some notable changes, including the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the 30-member list.
Cuttack: The Netaji Birthplace Museum at Odia Bazaar, which has seen its light and sound show closed for nearly nine years, is now gearing up for a revival. Initially launched on January 23, 2013, to commemorate Netaji’s 116th birth anniversary, the 30-minute show provided visitors with a glimpse into Netaji’s childhood days in Cuttack. However,…
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has etched its name in history by reaching its highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) during the fiscal year 2023-24. Surpassing the previous milestone of 6.05 million TEUs recorded in 2022-23, this accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the port’s…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing fire services infrastructure, a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has sanctioned projects worth Rs. 725.62 crore under the “Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” initiative. The funding, distributed among three states, allocates Rs. 147.76 crore…
Bhubaneswar: A consultative meeting held in Bhubaneswar, organized by the SSEPD Department in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), addressed the formulation of a revised Odisha Senior Citizens Policy. Senior officers, representatives from various organizations, and academicians participated in the discussions, emphasizing key areas for the revision of the State Senior Citizens Policy…
Bhubaneswar: The Omicron cases marked 1500 in India on Sunday. While Maharashtra has the highest Omicron count with 460 cases, Delhi has 351 cases. Similarly, Odisha recorded 23 new Omicron cases taking the tally to 37 in the state. While 11 people are returnees from Finland, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Syria, 10 are local…
