Bhubaneswar: India showcased exceptional skills and resilience in a nail-biting encounter against the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium during the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. In an intense matchup, the Indian team secured a 4-2 shootout win, with goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s standout performance stealing the show. Sreejesh’s brilliance unfolded during the shootout, where he…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards embedding artificial intelligence into governance, the Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha, in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, inaugurated a four-day workshop titled “AI Champions for Digital Transformation” at the Odisha State Convention Centre today. The workshop aims to train and empower senior government officials from across…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha poised for rapid urban expansion over the next two decades, urban planning professionals have called for urgent institutional reforms and large-scale recruitment of qualified town planners to ensure sustainable and well-managed urban growth across the state. The Odisha Chapter of the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) presented a comprehensive roadmap for…
Bhubaneswar: The 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela, one of Odisha’s largest exhibitions celebrating handlooms, handicrafts and indigenous products, will be held from February 14 to 26 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, with participation from artisans and weavers across 20 states of India. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Gita Govinda Sadan, where…
New Delhi: India, with its vast railway network transporting millions daily, is witnessing a transformative change in food safety standards across railway stations, thanks to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative. The initiative has now successfully certified 150 railway stations across the country, ensuring passengers access safe, hygienic,…
The Ministry of Defence formalized two procurement contracts to bolster indigenous manufacturing and involve the private sector in defence production on Thursday. Under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, the contracts involve the acquisition of 697 Bogie Open Military (BOM) Wagons from M/s Jupiter Wagons Limited at a cost of 473 Cr and 56 units of Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment (MMME) Mark II from M/s BEML Ltd at a cost of 329 Cr.
Samokov (Bulgaria): Young Indian wrestler Sumit Malik powered his way into the men’s 57kg final at the U20 World Wrestling Championships on Monday, producing a dominant 11-3 win over Moldova’s Ion Bulgaru in the semifinal. The bout saw Malik seize control early with a stepout and a quick takedown to lead 4-0 at the break….
New Delhi: A high-level delegation from the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), led by Edward Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at North Block to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the two nations. The USIBC represents leading global companies operating in the United States and India, fostering connections between businesses…
Aizawl: Setting an example for others and suggesting that no one is VIP during the pandemic, Mizoram’s power and electricity department minister R Lalzirliana cleaned the floor of the hospital in which he was undergoing treatment for Covid-19. After testing Covid positive he was admitted in Zoram Medical College on May 12. The noble gesture…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of mutual exchange of best practices and knowledge to address common issues during an interaction with 16 Deputy Commissioners from Bangladesh. The officials are attending a ‘Special Capacity Building Programme on Public Policy & Governance’ organized by the National Centre of Good Governance (NCGG) at…
