Bhubaneswar: In a major push to promote Odisha’s religious and cultural heritage, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced plans to transform Mahima Gadee at Joranda in Dhenkanal into a world-class religious destination. Assuring adequate financial support, he emphasized that no shortage of funds would hinder the development of the sacred site. During his visit…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards advancing India’s renewable energy landscape, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IREDA’s registered office in New Delhi today.
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, inaugurated a two-week online Short-Term Internship Programme for 60 university-level students from diverse academic disciplines across the country. The program, designed to deepen understanding and awareness of human rights, aims to inspire the next generation to contribute meaningfully to the protection and promotion of these rights….
Bhubaneswar: “The next decade belongs to Urban Development, and we must dedicate ourselves to this mission with dignity and responsibility,” said Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, while addressing Engineers, MIS professionals, Accountants, and Team Leads of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and District Urban Development Agencies (DUDAs) during an orientation on the…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized a core group meeting on women’s rights, focusing on the theme “Empowering Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs): Securing the Right to Work with Dignity.” Held in hybrid mode at NHRC’s headquarters in New Delhi, the meeting was chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, with…
New Delhi: To boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the Release Trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from April 8 to 10, 2025. The trials were carried out using the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, marking a key milestone in the development of precision-guided…
Navi Mumbai: In a momentous occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Navi Mumbai today. Costing over Rs 17,840 crores, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Atal Setu spans a length of 21.8 km, featuring a 6-lane bridge with 16.5 km over the sea and 5.5 km…
New Delhi: In a significant advancement for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. The test took place on July 24, 2024, and showcased India’s indigenous capability to defend against ballistic missiles of up to 5000 km class. At 1620 hrs, the Target Missile…
New Delhi: Amid rising temperatures and intensifying heatwave conditions, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a nationwide advisory urging States, Union Territories and affiliated bodies to take immediate steps to safeguard workers, especially those engaged in outdoor and labour-intensive sectors. In a communication sent to Chief Secretaries and Administrators, the Ministry stressed the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major policy intervention aimed at resolving long-pending property registration issues, the Odisha government has introduced a special mechanism to enable the registration of apartment units in projects completed before the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) in 2016. Announcing the decision, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna…
