Phuket: The visit of the First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, concluded successfully with a series of coordinated tactical maneuvers and a PASSEX (passing exercise) with the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Huahin on March 4. The visit strengthened the ties between the Indian…
Kolkata: Coal India Limited (CIL), under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, organized a day-long Kantha Fair today at its Atrium, Coal Bhawan, New Town, to showcase the intricate embroidery work of 200-250 women artisans from West Bengal. These artisans are beneficiaries of the Kantha Skill Centre, which was established under CIL’s Corporate Social…
Hyderabad: Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) to establish the Centre of Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero (CLEANZ) in Hyderabad. This initiative aims to develop advanced clean coal technologies and promote sustainable coal utilization, aligning with India’s commitment to achieving net…
Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Udaan Yatri Café at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, Ahmedabad, marking a significant step towards enhancing passenger amenities at airports nationwide. Located at the check-in hall of Terminal 1, the Udaan Yatri Café aims to make airport dining more affordable by offering snacks…
Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign Programme in Limbayat, Surat, marking a major step toward ensuring food and nutrition security for the poor and marginalized. As part of the initiative, the Prime Minister distributed benefits under the National Food Security Act to more than 2.3 lakh beneficiaries. Addressing a…
Silvassa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a series of development projects worth over ₹2,580 crore in Silvassa, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. As part of his visit, he also inaugurated the Namo Hospital, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility aimed at providing modern medical services to the people. Addressing a large…
Rourkela/Bhubaneswar: Ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water remains a priority for the Odisha government, with dedicated efforts underway in both rural and urban areas. The Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR&DW) Department and the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department have been implementing a range of initiatives to provide 24×7 piped potable water…
Cuttack: In a move to provide relief from the scorching summer heat, the Odisha State Bar Council has decided to relax the mandatory black coat dress code for advocates appearing in subordinate courts across the state. However, lawyers arguing cases in the Supreme Court and High Courts will still be required to wear their black…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has launched a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to provide assistance and support to international students enrolled in public, private, and deemed universities across the state. This initiative aims to create a welcoming, inclusive, and student-friendly environment for global learners pursuing or considering higher education in Odisha. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative aimed at women’s financial empowerment, has achieved a major milestone, benefiting over 1.64 crore women across the state. With the latest fifth-phase disbursement of the first installment, the total financial aid provided under the scheme has exceeded ₹5,032 crore, reinforcing the government’s commitment to uplifting women…
