Goa: The new Administrative & Training building at the Naval War College (NWC), Goa, named ‘Chola,’ was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on March 5. Paying homage to the maritime empire of the Chola dynasty, the modern edifice symbolizes India’s maritime excellence and aspirations. In his address, Rajnath Singh commended the Navy for establishing…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert as a low-pressure system intensifies over the West-Central and Northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the latest forecast, this system is set to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to North Odisha and parts of West Bengal over the next 24 hours, with the…
Mumbai: In a historic move, Union Minister of Mines & Coal, G. Kishan Reddy, and Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, handed over the Letter of Intent (LoI) for granting a composite licence for an offshore construction sand block to the Chairman of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai today. This marks the first-ever…
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, made significant announcements during the inauguration ceremony of the Net Zero Emission Project at NIMS Medicity in Thiruvananthapuram. Among the key highlights was the announcement of the establishment of 10 Atal Tinkering Labs in the city for…
Shanghai: Max Verstappen added to his tally of wins by claiming a victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his fourth win from five races so far this season. Verstappen of Red Bull Racing had led off the line at the race start, while Fernando Alonso swept past Sergio Perez to take P2 into Turn…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI) today to roll out an exclusive, welfare-driven Salary Package Scheme for all OPTCL employees. The agreement was formalised at Lokseva Bhawan in the presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who heads…
Bhubaneswar: Sattwik Swain, a promising young chess talent from Bhubaneswar, has been provisionally selected to represent India at the inaugural FIDE World Cup for youngsters, slated to take place in Georgia from June 22. The prestigious tournament will feature competitions across three age categories – under-8, under-10, and under-12 – in addition to separate Open…
Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated a 150-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) in Hyderabad today. Held at the M. S. Krishnan Auditorium, the event marks a significant leap forward in the institute’s commitment to promoting sustainable energy practices. The newly installed solar…
Goa: In a significant gathering set to shape the future of global energy, the India Energy Week (IEW) 2024, scheduled from February 6 to 9, will bring together energy ministers, key decision-makers, and industry experts from across the world.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s integrated public mobility platform Odisha Yatri has crossed a significant milestone of 5 lakh completed trips, reinforcing its position as one of the State’s fastest-growing ride-hailing and public transport applications. The platform is witnessing strong commuter traction, with over 28 lakh ride searches recorded to date—an indication of rising user engagement across major…
