Bhubaneswar: In a momentous event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu honored two distinguished teachers from Odisha with the National Teachers’ Award. Santosh Kumar Kar from Jayadurga High School in Kalahandi and Dwiti Chandra Sahu from Bilesu Government High School in Rayagada were honored for their exceptional contributions to education in their respective…
Boudh: In a major boost to Odisha’s infrastructure development, the Khurda Road–Balangir New Rail Line project achieved a key milestone on Tuesday with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel T-4, the longest railway tunnel in the state. Stretching 4,185 metres between Adenigarh and Charichhak stations in Boudh district, Tunnel T-4 marks the most significant engineering feat…
New Delhi: The provisional payroll data from the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for April 2024 reveals a substantial increase in employment and social security coverage. A total of 16.47 lakh new employees were added to the ESIC scheme during the month, reflecting a positive trend in job creation and social security inclusion. Additionally, 18,490…
New Delhi: A high-level Capacity-Building Conference on Disaster Management underscored the crucial role of a robust and resilient communication network in managing disasters effectively. Hosted by the Disaster Management Division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT) and License Service Areas (LSA),…
New Delhi: The inaugural Bharat Sports Science Conclave, scheduled for Wednesday, will witness a gathering of esteemed athletes and sports science experts to explore ways of integrating sports science to enhance performance. Tokyo Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra, India’s first individual Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, and 2003 World Championship bronze winner Anju Bobby George…
New Delhi: In a strategic move to align with the surging growth of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market, the Indian government has slashed the subsidy for electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws) under the FAME India Scheme Phase-II.
New Delhi: India achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities on Tuesday with the successful launch of a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the accomplishment in a statement, highlighting the significance of the test conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The user launch not only…
Bhubaneswar: Valerie N. Guarnieri, Assistant Executive Director for Program and Policy Development at the World Food Programme (WFP), met with Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between WFP and the state government. The meeting took place during Guarnieri’s visit to Odisha, where she engaged with state…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, conducted a comprehensive consultation with representatives of the Indian Cement Industry to streamline the mechanism for collecting cement production data. The objective is to ensure 100% coverage of the industry and improve the accuracy of…
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the two-day National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for continuous activism, awareness, and collective participation to protect and enhance the environment. In her inaugural address, President Murmu stressed that environmental protection should not be limited to special occasions but should become…
