Muscat: The Embassy of India in Oman orchestrated a remarkable celebration of India’s 75th Republic Day, featuring a unique and unprecedented joint musical performance that received accolades from none other than Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi himself.
New Delhi: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal participated in the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities, held virtually yesterday. In his address, Barthwal highlighted India’s active contributions to the SCO since its membership began in 2017 and outlined the country’s vision for a ‘SECURE’ SCO, as…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Narayan Rane, presided over the 16th Governing Council and 15th Annual General Meeting of the National Institute for MSME (ni-msme) in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister granted approval for the establishment of two pivotal centers at UdyamAlok, ni-msme, Hyderabad, aimed at empowering…
New Delhi: India reaffirmed its rising stature as a global space power at the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025), inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and the Department of Space. With the theme “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,”…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening infrastructure and welfare projects, the Odisha State Police Housing & Welfare Corporation Ltd. (OPHWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Home Department, Government of Odisha, for the financial year 2024-25. The MoU was signed by Soumendra Priyadarshi, Chairman and Managing Director, OPHWC, and Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has increased the prices of its milk variants starting today. The revised prices cover all major categories—Toned, Premium, Gold Premium, and Gold Premium+—with the hike ranging from ₹2 to ₹4 per litre. Under the new pricing structure, Toned Milk is now priced at ₹50 per litre,…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising Covid cases in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to tighten up measures making ‘no mask no entry’ mandatory in malls and commercial outlets. ‘No mask no entry’ and ‘no mask no goods’ will be enforced across the city, informed BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange. All…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards modern urban mobility, the Odisha government has announced plans for a fully underground metro rail system in Bhubaneswar aimed at enhancing city connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the rapidly expanding state capital. Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan shared details of the project with reporters on Sunday, describing it as…
Puri: The scenic Chandrabhaga sea beach near the Ramachandi estuary turned into a cause of concern on Monday as thousands of rare Blue Button jellyfish were found washed ashore dead. The unusual sight drew locals and tourists, even as experts voiced alarm over the possible ecological implications. Marine scientists suggest that rising sea surface temperatures,…
Bhubaneswar: Anticipation and enthusiasm are reaching a fever pitch as international hockey makes a grand return to Odisha. The state is all set to host the FIH Pro League 2023-24 legs in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Scheduled to take place from 3 to 25 February at Kalinga Stadium and Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, the event promises…
