Koraput: Aspiring scholars, take note! Central University Odisha has officially initiated the registration process for admission to its postgraduate programs for the academic year 2024-2025. Candidates who have successfully appeared for the PGCUET-2024 examination, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), are eligible to apply for various postgraduate courses. The programs encompass diverse fields such…
New Delhi: The High-Level Committee (HLC) formed by the Government of India, chaired by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, convened a meeting in New Delhi to address the matter of simultaneous elections in the country. The committee, tasked with examining the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections and providing recommendations, assessed the progress…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a step towards green energy, Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar has installed 4MWp Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant in the operational area. With this, the airport becomes India’s 100 percent sustainable airport. Spread over an area of 13.28 acres the solar plant has been installed at a cost of 18.75 crore. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards digital governance, the Odisha government has successfully implemented the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), marking a significant shift from traditional paper-based administration to a streamlined digital ecosystem. The initiative, led by the Housing & Urban Development Department, covers five Municipal Corporations,…
Goa: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa saw a remarkable addition to its Indian Panorama section with the screening of Hanu-Man, a visually captivating and culturally rich cinematic venture directed by Prasanth Varma. Set in the fictional village of Anjanadri, the film follows the transformative journey of Hanumanthu, a petty thief who…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards bolstering road safety and ensuring passenger security, the Command & Control Centre for the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (AIS-140) was inaugurated on Friday. The 24X7 integrated Command & Control Centre, housed in the new Bhubaneswar-II RTO office building, utilizes both GPS-based vehicle tracking and the GSM/GPRS channel to trigger…
Brazil: On Saturday, Western Brazil encountered a noteworthy seismic event registering a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter Scale, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake, which occurred at a remarkable depth of 592 kilometers (368 miles), adds a distinctive aspect to the seismic activity in the region.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening wildlife conservation and ensuring community safety, the Odisha government on Friday held a high-level workshop on human-wildlife conflict mitigation at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan. Presiding over the session via video conference, Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, proposed the introduction of…
Angul: The 4th Odisha River Conference held on March 21-22 in Angul concluded with a resolute commitment to bolster river conservation education across all sections of society, aiming to rejuvenate the state’s dying and decaying rivers. Organized by Water Initiatives, Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), and 53 partnering organizations worldwide, the conference coincided with the…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive stocktaking workshop was conducted today at Krushi Bhawan, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The primary objective of the workshop was to assess the progress of projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Food…
