New Delhi: In a step towards adopting sustainable waste management practices, Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today visited the advanced Waste-to-Energy Plant at Okhla, managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The facility, a significant milestone in urban waste management, currently processes nearly 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) of municipal…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant ruling concerning government land near the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple, the Odisha Board of Revenue has set aside a 1989 order that recorded more than 11 acres of land in the name of a private individual and directed that the land be restored to the Government account. The disputed land, located…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a substantial allocation of Rs. 2675.31 crore for the 4-Laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of National Highway-748A in Karnataka. The project, undertaken in Bagalkot and Belgavi districts, will be executed using the Hybrid Annuity Mode, covering a total length of 92.40 km. Shri…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the much-debated ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, paving the way for a potential transformation in India’s electoral landscape. The legislation, aimed at synchronizing elections for the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies, is expected to be tabled during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. According to the…
New Delhi: Renowned Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday. The 65-year-old actor and filmmaker will be honoured at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23. In its announcement, the Ministry said, “On the recommendation of…
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio has further solidified its position as the leading digital service provider in Odisha, according to the latest telecom subscriber data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In May 2024, Jio added a remarkable 1.85 lakh new mobile subscribers in the state, making it the only telecom operator to gain subscribers…
New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is likely to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, sources told IANS on Monday. “Officials have gone there to finalise the venue and dates, announcement to be made very soon,” the source added. As all ten franchises have announced their list of retained…
Buenos Aires: Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, a 60-year-old Argentine, shattered stereotypes and carved her name into the history books by clinching the coveted title of Miss Universe for the province of Buenos Aires. Her victory, announced on Wednesday, not only celebrates her remarkable journey but also underscores the Miss Universe beauty pageant’s dedication to embracing diversity…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 has earmarked approximately ₹13,000 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marking a notable increase of 73.60% over the previous year’s Revised Estimate (RE). This substantial boost underscores the government’s commitment to the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities across India. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan In a landmark…
Bhubaneswar: Haribabu Kambhampati officially assumed office as the 27th Governor of Odisha on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh during a ceremonial event held at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…
