Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the state’s commitment to a sustainable future, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, today announced that the state will soon unveil a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy to accelerate the adoption of green energy and reduce carbon emissions. Addressing a meeting held at the conference hall of Lok…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is gearing up to celebrate the 14th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on January 25, 2024.
New Delhi: In a major push towards sustainable public transport, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme. With an outlay of ₹3,435.33 crore, this scheme aims to support the procurement and operation of over 38,000 electric buses (e-buses) across the country from FY 2024-25 to…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), led by Chief Commissioner Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, has initiated action against Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. regarding the sale of sweets on www.amazon.in under the name ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad.’
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odissi exponent and Padma Shri awardee Mayadhar Raut passed away at the age of 92 at his residence in Delhi on Saturday. Family sources confirmed that he was in good health, had breakfast with his grandchildren, and passed away peacefully due to old age. Born on July 6, 1933, in Odisha, Raut was…
Rayagada: Giving a major fillip to infrastructure, industry and women-led growth in southern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched development projects worth nearly ₹600 crore in Rayagada district and announced that 80 per cent of jobs in upcoming industries would be reserved for local youth. The Chief Minister unveiled the projects while…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set up a high-level committee to accelerate the planning and execution of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project, Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced on Friday. The committee has been tasked with conducting detailed studies and feasibility assessments to ensure smooth implementation of the ambitious infrastructure project. According…
New Delhi: The National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024 concluded today with an impactful ceremony held in the historic Central Hall of Parliament. The event saw the esteemed presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Birla and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur. During the ceremony, Om Birla congratulated and addressed the participants, recognizing…
Cuttack: Veteran Ollywood actor Mihir Das passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack today. After his health condition deteriorated he was admitted to the hospital since December 9, 2021. Born in Baripada town of Mayurbhanj district in 1959, Mihir Das made debut in Odia film industry with an art film ‘School…
Paris: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) showcased her prowess in the ring, advancing to the Olympic Games quarterfinals after a decisive victory over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad. From the outset, Hofstad, the 2022 World Youth Champion, struggled to find her rhythm as Lovlina leveraged her height advantage to deliver decisive punches. In the opening round, Hofstad…
