New Delhi: Indian women’s team assured themselves of quarterfinals spot in the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 with a facile 4-1 win over Singapore in their Group A clash in Chengdu, China, on Sunday. The young squad, which had defeated Canada 4-1 in their group opener, came back after Yeo Jia Min got the…
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs has announced a significant milestone in consumer empowerment with the nationwide rollout of the E-Daakhil portal, now operational in all states and union territories of India. This development was marked by the launch of the portal in Ladakh on November 22, 2024, by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brig. (Dr.)…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set an ambitious target for the Rural Development Department to construct 30,000 kilometres of roads and 500 bridges over the next five years, underscoring his government’s commitment to strengthening rural connectivity. The announcement came during a review meeting of the department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhawan. Majhi…
Goa: The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2024 was successfully held from November 20 to 22 at the Headquarters Goa Naval Area in Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. The conference focused on shaping the future of Naval Schools through discussions on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and other key policy frameworks. The event…
Bhubaneswar: To improve urban water infrastructure, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced that all municipalities in the state will receive quality drinking water by March 2027, with an uninterrupted 24/7 supply to every household. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar, Dr. Mohapatra emphasized timely execution of ongoing drinking water…
Gurugram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 112 National Highway projects across the nation, collectively valued at approximately Rs. One lakh crore. The ceremony, held in Gurugram, Haryana, marked a significant departure from the conventional practice of hosting such events in the national capital, symbolizing the government’s commitment to decentralizing developmental efforts.
Chennai: Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, the iconic figure credited with catalyzing India’s ‘Green Revolution’ and revolutionizing the agricultural landscape, passed away at the age of 98 in Chennai on Thursday. MS Swaminathan, often revered as the “Father of Economic Ecology” by the United Nations Environment Programme, played a pivotal role in the development of high-yielding varieties…
Cuttack: Are you an enthusiast and collector of vintage vehicles? Well, here is good news for the owners of classic vehicles of over 50 years as now they apply for special number plates and get an exemption from scrappage. With an aim to preserve and promote the heritage of vintage vehicles, the Ministry of Road…
New Delhi: In alignment with its commitment to reduce the Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, India has positioned the Coal Sector at the forefront of energy conservation and efficiency measures.
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio, known for its exemplary digital services, has marked yet another milestone by crossing the 1.5 crore mobile subscribers mark in Odisha. According to the latest telecom subscriber data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio added over 87,000 new mobile subscribers, bringing its total number of mobile subscribers in…
