Udaipur: The 2nd State Water Ministers’ Conference on Water Security was inaugurated today by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The event commenced with a traditional Jal Kalash Ceremony, underscoring the significance of water conservation in India’s long-term development vision. In his inaugural…
New Delhi: In a major step towards expanding employment opportunities for young job seekers, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with APNA, one of India’s leading job recruitment platforms. The partnership is set to bring over 10 lakh job opportunities annually to the National Career Service (NCS)…
Bengaluru: In a significant breakthrough, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have accurately estimated the thermal and magnetic field structures of solar coronal holes, which play a crucial role in influencing space weather and the Indian summer monsoon rainfall. The findings provide valuable insights into the Sun’s dynamic processes and their far-reaching effects…
Jogighopa: In a landmark move to enhance inland waterways connectivity and regional trade, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) at Jogighopa on Tuesday, dedicating it to the nation. Marking the occasion, the Minister flagged off MV Trishul along with Barges Ajay & Dikshu, carrying 110 metric…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards expanding the market reach of tribal products, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tea Trunk, a brand known for its premium Indian tea blends. The partnership aims to integrate tribal…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards transforming the state’s urban landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced the ‘New City Development’ scheme during his budget presentation for the fiscal year 2025-26. With an allocation of Rs 200 crore, the initiative aims to pave the way for Bhubaneswar’s growth as a vibrant metropolitan hub. While Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: With the summer heat wave approaching, the Odisha government has instructed all higher education institutions to conduct classes and examinations during morning hours to protect students and faculty from extreme temperatures. The Higher Education Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to universities and degree colleges, outlining preventive measures to mitigate heat-related risks….
Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative to facilitate free darshan of Lord Jagannath for underprivileged devotees, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced the launch of the ‘Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana.’ The scheme has been allocated a budget of Rs. 30 crore in the state’s annual budget. CM Majhi emphasized that the initiative aims to fulfill…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 800 crore for tourism development in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, cultural heritage promotion, and eco-tourism initiatives. Key Budgetary Allocations for Tourism: Development and Management of Tourist Accommodation: Rs. 359 crore to improve hospitality infrastructure. Tourist Information and Publicity: Rs. 332 crore for promoting Odisha…
New Delhi: India is poised to revolutionize emergency medical response as it enters an elite group of nations with the introduction of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air ambulances. A monumental $1 billion agreement has been signed with ePlane Company, an IIT-Madras-incubated startup, to supply 788 eVTOL air ambulances across the country, marking a…
