Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 562 Crore for Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre in Dhenkanal

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval for an allocation of Rs 562 crore towards the establishment of the Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) in Birasal, Dhenkanal district. The initiative aims to fulfill the vision of the late Biju Patnaik, the renowned aviator and former Chief Minister of…

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Preparations Underway for General Elections: Coordination Meeting Emphasizes Vigilance Against Illegal Activities

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming General Election to Lok Sabha and Odisha Legislative Assembly in 2024, a State Level Coordination Meeting with various Enforcement Agencies was convened today under the leadership of Chief Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Jena, at the Lok Seva Bhawan Conference Room. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Jena underscored the importance of…

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Seminar on Air and Naval Synergy Highlights India’s Strategic Strength in the Indian Ocean Region

Bhubaneswar: In a significant initiative to bolster joint operational capabilities, Headquarters Southern Air Command, in collaboration with the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), hosted a seminar on “Synergising Air and Naval Forces: Enhancing Combat Power in the Indian Ocean Region.” The event, held on 25 February, saw the presence of Chief of Defence Staff…

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Indian Navy Successfully Concludes TROPEX 2025, Strengthening Maritime Security Readiness

New Delhi: The Indian Navy has successfully concluded the 2025 edition o  rill that spanned three months from January to March. The exercise served as a crucial platform for validating the Navy’s operational concepts and ensuring its combat readiness in safeguarding national maritime interests. TROPEX 2025 featured multiple phases, including the Amphibious Exercise (AMPHEX), a…

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Odisha Police Orders Removal of Tattoos Among Special Security Battalion Personnel

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police has issued a directive urging its special security battalion personnel to remove tattoos on their bodies within 15 days, citing them as offensive, obscene, and derogatory when visible with the uniform. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Security) issued the directive, emphasizing the need to maintain the professional image of the Battalion…

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C-DOT Partners with Silizium Circuits to Develop Indigenous LEO Satellite Components

New Delhi: In a significant move towards the development of state-of-the-art next-generation telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Silizium Circuits Pvt Ltd, a fabless Semiconductor IP & SoC Startup under FABCI (Fabless Chip…

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Deputy CM Singhdeo Reviews Progress of Samruddha Krushak Yojana

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired a detailed review meeting on Friday at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on the ongoing implementation of the Samruddha Krushak Yojana. The discussions centered on enhancing paddy procurement processes and providing adequate support to farmers under the scheme. Singhdeo underscored the need to ensure that Rabi and…

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