Thoise, Ladakh: In a grand commemoration of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil war, the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally was officially flagged off by Union Minister of State for Highways, Harsh Malhotra at Thoise, one of the world’s highest altitude air…
Bhubaneswar: In a prestigious felicitation ceremony held today in Bhubaneswar, Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera lauded the remarkable achievements of young athletes from Odisha who excelled in Hockey, Rugby, Kayaking, and Canoeing. The ceremony also recognized the winners of the Digital Competitions under the Nua O initiative, presenting them with well-deserved cash awards. Accompanying the Sports…
New Delhi: In a significant move to cultivate young talent for India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu today launched a ‘Career Guidance Programme in Aviation’ for school students. The inaugural session was held at the Indian Aviation Academy in New Delhi and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first anniversary of his government, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met with leading industrialists, MSME entrepreneurs, women business leaders, and start-up representatives to outline his government’s achievements and future roadmap for industrial growth in the state. Thanking the industry stakeholders for partnering in Odisha’s growth journey, CM Majhi underscored…
Bhubaneswar: Customs officials at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar thwarted an attempt to smuggle gold worth approximately Rs 70 lakh. The passenger, who had arrived from Bangkok, attempted to evade detection by concealing around 1 kg of gold capsules in his rectum. The intricate smuggling attempt was discovered during a routine security check…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day International Symposium on Shree Anna (Millets) and Women Farmers 2025, organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, concluded successfully at the Lokaseva Bhavan Convention Centre on Tuesday. The event centred around the theme “The Role of Women in Conservation of Agricultural Heritage and Biodiversity.” The inaugural session…
New York: Google, the tech giant known for its innovation and expansive workforce, has recently implemented layoffs, with the Python section being the latest casualty. The decision to lay off the entire Python team is part of Google’s strategy to reduce costs by hiring less expensive labor outside the United States, as reported by the…
Kolkata: The Keel Laying ceremony for Yard 3037 and 3038, marking the beginning of construction for the first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), took place today at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata. Presiding over the ceremony was the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Dr. CV Ananda Bose, alongside senior officials…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced several measures to make essential goods and industries more affordable. The government has reduced customs duties and offered tax exemptions on key sectors, benefiting consumers and businesses alike. Here’s a look at what will be cheaper after the budget: Electric Vehicles &…
Bengaluru: After decimating South Africa by 143 in the ODI series opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur appreciated vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, as well as all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar for contributing to team’s victory. On a slightly sluggish pitch, Smriti smashed a fantastic 117, her sixth ODI century, to take India…
