Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday the formation of a low-pressure area over the northern Bay of Bengal, extending into the coastal regions of Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal. The IMD reported that the low-pressure system is associated with a cyclonic circulation reaching up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, which…
Rourkela: Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra and Secretary to CM (5T) V K Pandian visited Rourkela to review the progress of work on the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium and other development projects. The team first reviewed the progress of the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium at BPUT Campus and advised the concerned officials to…
London: Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has secured his first major quarterfinal appearance, defeating French lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 at Wimbledon on Monday. Celebrating his 21st birthday, Mpetshi Perricard had entered the match full of confidence, having overcome Sebastian Korda, Yoshihito Nishioka, and Emil Ruusuvuori in earlier…
Berhampur: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) took a significant step towards advancing skill development and safety practices by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government ITI Jeypore. This strategic collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between academic and industry learning for ITI students, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills to excel in the…
Bhubaneswar: The Congress party, gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, has revealed its inaugural list of candidates, marking a pivotal moment in its electoral strategy for the state. In a significant announcement, the party has unveiled a list comprising 8 candidates who will contest from different constituencies across Odisha. This strategic…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating World Forestry Day, Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The state has made remarkable strides in expanding its forest and tree cover, gaining 893 square kilometers over the past two assessment years, as per the Forest Survey of India Report 2021. At an event held at Jayadev Bhawan, officials emphasized…
Nubra Valley, Ladakh: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again demonstrated its commitment to ensuring food safety across the country through its “Food Safety on Wheels” (FSW) initiative. In a landmark effort, FSSAI launched a food safety awareness campaign in Nubra Valley, located at an elevation of 17,582 feet via Khardung…
New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful field evaluation of the Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System. Designed and developed indigenously, the MPATGM system has undergone rigorous testing in various flight configurations to demonstrate its technological superiority. Comprising the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to tackle recurring waterlogging and prepare for the city’s rapid growth, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated work on a comprehensive Drainage Master Plan that will serve as a blueprint up to 2050. The plan, reviewed at a high-level meeting on Thursday, focuses on long-term storm water management and urban…
February: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated the Vivekananda Cancer & Super Speciality Extension Hospital at the Vivekanand Medical Foundation and Research Centre in Latur, Maharashtra. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shri Mohan Madhukar Rao Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. During the event, Dr. Mandaviya highlighted the…
