Bhubaneswar: Expanding its commitment to nurturing sports talent, Odisha has added two new feathers to its cap with the establishment of High Performance Centres (HPCs) in Archery and Sport Climbing. A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the state of Odisha and Tata Steel today in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik….
Washington DC: The U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial was convened yesterday by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, marking significant progress in the two nations’ efforts to strengthen energy security and accelerate clean energy transitions. The ministers reviewed various initiatives under SCEP’s key pillars,…
Mumbai: Former India opener and mentor of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the India Men’s senior team. The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday. Gambhir will succeed Rahul Dravid, who led India to the final of the ICC World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup in 2023, and also guided the team to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sounded an alert following the detection of bird flu in nearby regions. The civic body has advised chicken vendors to temporarily halt the procurement of poultry from affected areas and urged residents to remain cautious. In its advisory, the BMC called for increased vigilance, requesting citizens to report…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday disbursed financial assistance of ₹5,000 to over 20 lakh new beneficiaries in the third phase of the first installment of Odisha’s flagship women empowerment scheme, Subhadra Yojana. This initiative, the state’s largest empowerment program for women, has now reached 80 lakh beneficiaries, with a cumulative assistance of…
New Delhi: The report titled ‘District-level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using the IPCC Framework’ was released today at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and CSTEP Bengaluru, with support from the Department of Science and Technology…
Bhubaneswar: The heart of Odisha’s cultural spirit came alive on an open stage at Ekamra Utsav, organized by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). The event transformed the capital city into a vibrant canvas of traditional folk art, captivating the audience with its passion and preserving the rich cultural legacy of Odisha. The BDA’s initiative provided…
New Delhi: Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education & Development of North Eastern Region, inaugurated a Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir today at Shastri Bhawan to mark the beginning of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 fortnight. The event was attended by K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Additional Secretaries Anandrao…
New Delhi: In a significant interfaith interaction, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil of the Syro-Malabar Church earlier today.
Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha can anticipate a reprieve from the scorching heat as the Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the state is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and lightning accompanied by gusty winds due to the…
