Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to unveil the Subhadra Yojana, a significant financial assistance scheme, on September 17 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The program will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will distribute Subhadra cards to the first batch of beneficiaries. A crucial meeting of the Subhadra Yojana State Level Management…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin the long-awaited renovation of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar from December 17, 2024. The renovation, aimed at preserving and strengthening the iconic treasury of the Jagannath Temple, was discussed during a meeting of the Chhatisha Niyog, chaired by Srimandir Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar…
Kalpakkam: Marking a significant stride in India’s three-stage nuclear program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the commencement of “Core Loading” at India’s first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (500 MWe) today in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings conducted by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will not take place on September 2, 9, and 16, as per an official statement released on Friday. The closure on September 2 is due to the ongoing first session of the 17th Assembly, while the suspension on September 9 will be…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to discuss preparedness and post-cyclone restoration measures. Held at the DGP’s camp office, the meeting centered on ensuring minimal impact from the cyclone, with the state government setting an ambitious target of…
Bhubaneswar: With the eye of the cyclonic storm moving towards the coast of Odisha, the state is all set to brace the cyclone with the rescue and restoration plan. Around 2.5 lakh people have already evacuated from the low lying areas of the affected region, more people would be evacuated by 9 pm. As per…
Washington: Tensions between India and the United States have resurfaced, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil as a “point of irritation” in bilateral relations. His remarks came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on Indian imports, citing India’s trade ties with Russia…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired a pivotal Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi yesterday, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). The consultation, convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to solicit insights and feedback from leaders in…
Hamburg: France has secured a place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Portugal, winning 5-3 in Friday’s quarter-final match at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. This victory sets up an exciting semi-final clash against Spain. The match was notable for its cautious and tense nature, particularly in the first half, which…
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent embarked on its journey for the 5th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK. Scheduled from 15th to 28th April 2024, the Exercise will take place in Termez, the Republic of Uzbekistan. DUSTLIK, an annual event, alternates between India and Uzbekistan, with the previous edition held in Pithoragarh…
