Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Odisha’s capital on February 10 has been postponed, as reported by sources. The rescheduling comes in the wake of the upcoming two-day national convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled to take place in New Delhi. The decision to postpone the Prime Minister’s…
New Delhi: In a ground breaking alliance set to transform the financial landscape of rural Rajasthan, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) & Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL – a subsidiary of Vedanta Group) join forces to pioneer inclusive financial solutions.
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and Chennai-based NeXHS Renewables Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to foster innovation and research in the field of renewable energy, focusing on various projects and initiatives that align with the goal of a sustainable future. The partnership will be bolstered…
Berhampur: To boost grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is set to launch five new Khelo India Centres (KICs) under the Central government’s Khelo India initiative. These centres will be established in Ganjam, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh, and Deogarh districts, covering three different sporting disciplines. The newly sanctioned KICs will focus…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push toward environmental sustainability, the Odisha government has reinforced its ban on single-use plastic items in all government offices, autonomous institutions, and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The directive, issued to all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Commissioner-cum-Secretaries, urges strict compliance with the existing plastic ban and outlines immediate steps…
Muara, Brunei: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara Port, Brunei, as part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet operational deployment to the South China Sea. The visit underscored India’s commitment to strengthening relations with Brunei and enhancing maritime cooperation between the two nations. The port call featured a series of professional interactions, cross-deck visits,…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices & Scalable Strategies began today at Bhubaneswar, bringing together national and international experts to discuss strategies for combating sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia. The workshop is organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), ST &…
New Delhi: The historic Vijay Chowk in the national capital reverberated with foot-tapping tunes and synchronized steps, as the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony unfolded on Monday, marking the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. As the sun set, casting a majestic backdrop, members of the armed forces showcased their precision and discipline, marching to the beats…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives today in preparation for the highly anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. The event, held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, was spearheaded by Union Minister of…
Palmdale, California: Demonstrating a commitment to revolutionize commercial supersonic travel, NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, introduced the X-59, a groundbreaking quiet supersonic aircraft. Unveiled on Friday in Palmdale, California, the experimental aircraft is set to redefine air travel with its predicted top speed of 1.4 times the speed of sound, equivalent to…
