Linkan Subudhi Resigns from BJD Citing Lack of Women Empowerment

Bhubaneswar: Social activist and prominent Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Linkan Subudhi, announced her resignation from the party today, citing concerns over the treatment of women within the organization, just ahead of the forthcoming elections in 2024. In a significant move, Subudhi tendered her resignation from the post of state general secretary of Biju Mahila…

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IICA Hosts Immersive CSR Programme in Goa, Advancing Responsible Business Practices

Goa: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) recently conducted an immersive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in-person Programme from April 4th to 6th, 2024, in Goa, aimed at fostering responsible business practices and enhancing CSR education in India. Organized by IICA’s School of Business Environment (SBE), the event brought together a diverse cohort of CSR…

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India’s Renewable Energy Sector on Track to Achieve 500 GW by 2030, Says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Jaipur: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, expressed confidence in India’s renewable energy (RE) sector, stating that the nation is poised to meet and surpass its ambitious target of 500 GW capacity by 2030. Addressing the Regional Review Meeting on Renewable Energy in Jaipur, he highlighted the critical role of renewable energy…

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Union Ministers Launch Fourth Tranche of Critical and Strategic Mineral Auction

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, alongside Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, today launched the fourth tranche of the auction of critical and strategic minerals at a ceremony held at the Scope Convention Centre, CGO Complex. This significant event included several key announcements and…

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DRDO Hands Over AHSP of P-7 Parachute System to DGQA, Paving the Way for Advanced Aerial Deployments

New Delhi: The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the P-7 Parachute System has been formally handed over to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra. The ceremony, held at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, was presided over by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of…

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Modern Policing Boost for Keonjhar as CM Inaugurates New Facilities, Enhances Force Mobility

Keonjhar: In a major push to upgrade Odisha’s policing infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a newly constructed modern police station and a Reserve Police office in Keonjhar town on Friday, aiming to improve law enforcement delivery and public access to efficient police services. The police station, built at a cost of ₹3.34 crore,…

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Centre Approves Procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds for Odisha Under PSS for Rabi 2025–26

Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to farmers, the Government of India has approved procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2025–26 season, following a high-level virtual meeting between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The approval comes after a…

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Kang Sings Clinch Back-to-Back Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Titles with Commanding Victory

Leh: Defending champions Kang Sings once again asserted their dominance in ice hockey, securing the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2 title with a resounding 5-2 victory over Changthang Shans in the men’s category. The high-stakes finale, held at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, capped off a 10-day tournament that featured 30 action-packed…

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