Bhubaneswar: Noted journalist Basudev Mahapatra passed away in Bhubaneswar, today. He is survived by his wife Sujata, who works as a senior reporter with an Odia news channel, and their son. Mahapatra was sick for the last few days and he complained of severe chest pain in the morning. He was immediately admitted to Capital…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the foundation laying ceremony for 19 Instream Storage Structures across 13 districts of Odisha today. The ambitious initiative, which is set to receive an investment of Rs 4,006 crores from the government, aims to empower farmers and enhance water…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Cyclone Dana, which is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the cancellation of 197 long-distance trains, most of which pass through Odisha. The cancellations are a precautionary measure, with the trains scheduled to remain off track between October 23 and 25. The cancellations include…
Bhubaneswar: With the winter session of the Odisha Assembly set to begin on November 26, the Commissionerate Police has issued an advisory to regulate vehicular traffic in Bhubaneswar, ensuring smooth movement and enhanced security during the session. The session, scheduled to conclude on December 31, will have 30 business days, with key discussions, including the…
New Delhi: With the summer months bringing escalated temperatures, the threat of hospital fires looms large. In a bid to prevent such catastrophic incidents, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have jointly issued an advisory to all States/UTs, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures. The directive urges State Health…
New Delhi: India and Brazil engaged in their inaugural (2+2) Political and Military Dialogue, held in New Delhi today. The dialogue, co-chaired by high-ranking officials from both nations, marks a significant step forward in enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
New York: NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at bringing back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space since June last year due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The Dragon spacecraft lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in edible oils, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds). This ambitious mission aims to bolster domestic oilseed production and reduce dependency on imports. Set to be implemented over seven years from 2024-25…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, expressed his gratitude and joy at the overwhelming response received for the “My Bharat, Mera Yuva Bharat” platform.
New Delhi: The Indian football team has retained its 124th spot while Lionel Messi’s Argentina consolidated the top position in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday. Argentina’s unbeaten run to the continental title glory strengthened their hold at the top spot. India heaved a sigh of relief as it didn’t drop any place in…
