Moscow: Tragedy struck in Russia’s Far East on Thursday after a Siberia-based An-24 passenger aircraft crashed in the mountainous Amur region, killing all 49 people on board, including five children and six crew members. The aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, had taken off from Blagoveshchensk and was on its way to Tynda near the Russia-China…
Antwerp: On what should have been a celebratory evening for Indian hockey, veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh’s 400th international match ended on a somber note as India fell 2-3 to Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 clash in Antwerp. Despite a valiant performance, India could not overturn an early Australian onslaught, extending their losing…
Bhubaneswar: Following Cyclone Dana’s destructive impact on Odisha, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has canceled official holidays scheduled for October 26 and 27 to expedite assessments of crop damage in the affected areas. In a directive issued by the department, all officials across the impacted districts, as well as in Bhubaneswar, have been instructed…
New Delhi: Addressing at the ‘NDTV India of the Year Awards 2023-2024’, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar reiterated the inclusive nature of India’s democracy and emphasized that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) does not strip any Indian citizen of their citizenship rights.
New Delhi, April 18: The Government of India has categorically denied claims suggesting that Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be levied on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000, terming such reports as false, misleading, and completely baseless. In an official clarification, the government stated that there is no proposal under consideration to impose…
New Delhi: In a crucial development aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and empowering rural women, Shri Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired a meeting with the Chairpersons of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Managing Directors of State Co-operative Banks in New Delhi today.
New Delhi: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Rajeev Ranjan Singh, alias Lalan Singh, unveiled a series of initiatives today aimed at transforming India’s fisheries sector and bolstering the nation’s blue economy. The announcements were made during the celebration of the 4th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada…
New Delhi: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) organized its 16th Stakeholders’ Interaction Meet at the India International Centre in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of renewable energy in India. The event witnessed robust participation from stakeholders across the renewable energy sector, including Solar, Wind, Hydro, Bio Energy,…
Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha as a premier global tourism destination, the state government on Thursday signed three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen heritage conservation, promote adventure and water-based activities, and revive its rich Buddhist legacy. The ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan was attended by Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister (Tourism), Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Cyclone Dana, which is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the cancellation of 197 long-distance trains, most of which pass through Odisha. The cancellations are a precautionary measure, with the trains scheduled to remain off track between October 23 and 25. The cancellations include…
