Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on February 25, 2025. The missile was launched from an Indian Navy Seaking Helicopter, demonstrating its precision strike capability against maritime targets. During the…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams concluded their FIH Hockey Pro League home campaign at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing commendable performances in their respective eight-match stints between February 15 and 25. The Men’s team delivered an impressive showing, securing five victories from eight matches and climbing to third place in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance religious tourism and infrastructure, the Odisha government has allocated ₹10 crore for the development of the historic Baba Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi in Bhadrak district. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Earlier in the day, Deputy CM…
Chhatarpur: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced a grand Mass Wedding ceremony organized by Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, today. The event, held to support and celebrate the union of newlywed couples, witnessed a large gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, and families. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu highlighted the country’s transition…
New Delhi: In a major step towards bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance, the Indian Army has signed a contract worth ₹80.43 crore with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd. for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems. The agreement, finalized on February 25 under the ‘Buy Indian (IDDM)’…
Chandigarh: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, visited the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH) in Chandigarh, where he inspected the Microbe Repository and reviewed the institute’s ongoing research projects. Emphasizing the crucial role of microbial technology in shaping the next phase of industrial innovation, he noted that this…
Guwahati: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has announced an investment of over ₹4,800 crore to revolutionize Assam’s inland waterways sector. The announcement was made at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati, where he highlighted the state’s potential to become a key hub for riverine trade and transport….
New Delhi: In a major shift towards a more flexible examination system, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice a year starting from the academic session 2025-26. The board has released draft guidelines for the new exam structure and invited feedback from stakeholders, including schools, teachers, parents,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team wrapped up their Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice (26’, 33’) to guide India to a crucial win, lifting them to third place…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, the Indian women’s hockey team pulled off a sensational comeback against defending champions the Netherlands, securing a 2-2 draw before clinching the shootout 2-1 to grab the crucial bonus point in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Trailing by two goals at halftime, India turned the game…
