Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. The ceremony, held during the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East Program, Prime Minister inaugurated, dedicated and initiated the foundation stone laying for various development projects worth approximately Rs. 55,600…
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative, a pioneering effort to highlight the vast microbial diversity of India and its significance in environmental sustainability, agriculture, and human health. The program was unveiled by Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa and former…
Shillong: Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, flagged off the motorcycle expedition ‘Northeast Odyssey’ today from Shillong, Meghalaya. The event was attended by Lt Gen Sanjay Malik, GOC, 101 Area, and Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, SASO, Eastern Air Command. The expedition, organized in association with TVS Motor Company, aims…
Vizag: The Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is set to inaugurate the first Rozgar Mela of the year in Vizag tomorrow.
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…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has appointed IAS officer Satyabrata Rout as the Secretary of the State Legislative Assembly, ahead of the upcoming Budget Session. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification confirming his appointment on Friday. A 2013-batch IAS officer, Rout previously served as Additional Secretary in the Works Department. His new…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a cave on the Moon that could serve as an ideal location for a permanent human base. The cave, located on the rocky plain of Mare Tranquillitatis, is at least 100 meters deep and is believed to be one of potentially hundreds of hidden caves on the lunar…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards fostering sports culture and infrastructure development, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, flagged off the First Mahanadi Half Marathon in Sambalpur. The event, initiated at 6 AM, saw a remarkable turnout of over 4000 runners across various categories. Expressing his views during the occasion, Kartik Pandian highlighted…
Bhopal: In a significant move under the animal exchange programme, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced the translocation of 14 tigers to Rajasthan, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. This initiative aims to bolster tiger populations in the recipient states while maintaining ecological balance across reserves. According to the state Forest Department, four tigers will be relocated to…
New Delhi: For the first time in history, three government school bands are set to perform in the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, showcasing their talent and discipline on a national stage. These school teams have earned their spots after excelling in the National School Band Competition 6.0, held on January 24–25 at…
