Bhubaneswar: Odisha has set a clear target of eliminating fatalities in sanitation work, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi calling for greater use of mechanisation, modern equipment and emerging technologies to protect sanitation workers from hazardous cleaning operations. Speaking at the 2nd National Workshop on GARIMA at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre on Saturday,…
Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored the crucial need for strong industry-management linkages to ensure the sustainability of start-ups. He made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Orientation Programme for the new batch…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative development, the Odisha Government has appointed Shovana Mohanty, a native of Karanjia, Remuna in Balasore district, as the Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Women. The official notification, issued by the Department of Women & Child Development, confirms that the appointment has been made in accordance with Section 3(1)…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha took a decisive step toward establishing itself as a leading FinTech hub by hosting a joint workshop between the Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department and the Singapore-based Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN). Held at Hotel Trident, the workshop brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts to chart…
Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing six consecutive developmental trials of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘ABHYAS’ with an improved booster configuration. These trials were conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, marking a total of 10 successful developmental trials, thereby…
Bhubaneswar: The first case of Black Fungus disease also known as Mucormycosis has been reported from a 71 year old Covid patient in Bhubaneswar. A native of Jajpur was admitted in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The patient has an uncontrolled diabetes and was tested Covid positive on April 20. He was in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Saturday that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will be renamed as ‘Ama Bus’. The decision aims to create a more inclusive and community-driven image for the transport network. According to the minister, the change was made to shed the perception of exclusivity associated with ‘Mo…
In a nail-biting encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team faced a setback against Germany, succumbing to a 4-3 defeat in a shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Despite this loss, India remains just one victory away from securing a spot in the Paris Olympics. India initiated the game with a stellar start, with…
New Delhi: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has qualified in the women’s 49kg category for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics which will begin in July 23. The former World champion is ranked second in the women’s 49kg Absolute Ranking released by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). Mirabai gathered 4133, 6172 points to be ranked second while Chinese weightlifter…
Hulunbuir: India successfully defended their Asian Champions Trophy title with a narrow 1-0 victory over host nation China in the final held in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. This win reinforces India’s status as a powerhouse in Asian hockey, adding another prestigious title to their illustrious record. The match, marked by a series of goalless quarters, saw its…
