Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward improving railway safety and supporting higher train speeds, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has embarked on an extensive safety fencing project across its jurisdiction. The initiative aims to bolster safety measures, reduce unauthorized access, and protect wildlife, while enhancing the operational efficiency of the rail network. A total of 2,792…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its urban landscape with the launch of the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation & Reforms (ANKUR) initiative. In a key development, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), Usha Padhee chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials and urban experts to outline the framework for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new colour code for all government and PM-SHRI schools in the state. The walls of the school buildings will be painted in shades of orange frost, with orange tan borders. The new colour code will be applied to all school buildings during construction, repairs, and renovations, replacing all…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj hosted the National Convention on Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats in New Delhi, an event aimed at making every district in India home to at least one Gram Panchayat that prioritizes the needs and safety of women and girls. The convention was a part of the celebrations for International…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), a significant initiative aimed at improving the health and productivity of livestock across India. The scheme, which will run for two years (2024-25 and 2025-26), has a total outlay of Rs….
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of South India. This edition of the festival highlights the heritage of five states—Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh—along with two Union Territories, Lakshadweep and Puducherry. Speaking at the…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking announcement during a post-budget webinar held via video conferencing today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed plans to establish a National Gene Bank in India. This new initiative aims to conserve the nation’s genetic resources, ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability for future generations. The webinar brought together stakeholders from the…
Barcelona, Spain: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia attended the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, where he engaged in high-level meetings with global CEOs, delivered key speeches, and explored groundbreaking technological innovations shaping the future of mobile and telecommunications. The Minister’s participation at this global event emphasized India’s impressive strides…
Bengaluru: In a significant achievement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft on March 4, 2025. The ILSS, a state-of-the-art…
Bengaluru: In a major operation against gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully intercepted a passenger carrying foreign-origin gold bars worth Rs. 12.56 crore at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3, 2025. The interception was made after DRI officers acted on specific intelligence, leading to the detection of 14.2 kg of gold bars…
