Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today marked a historic moment in India’s naval history by commissioning three frontline combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The tri-commissioning ceremony, the first of its kind in India, highlighted the nation’s strides in defense self-reliance and maritime strength. Addressing the gathering on Army…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, today inaugurated the registration portal for the third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), a celebration of the deep cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Scheduled to take place in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the event will run from February 15 to February 24, 2025. The portal, kashitamil.iitm.ac.in,…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure financial security and dignity for the elderly and differently-abled citizens, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched an enhanced pension scheme during his visit to Keonjhar district. Under the revamped scheme, individuals aged 80 years or above and those with a disability level of 80% or higher will receive a monthly…
Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been closed to visitors until January 22 to facilitate the annual census of crocodiles and migratory birds, officials announced on Tuesday. Assistant Conservator of Forests, Manas Das, informed that several teams have been deployed to conduct the headcount in the park’s creeks, rivers, wetlands, and mangrove…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to preserve the cultural essence of the Khandagiri Mela, authorities have introduced a ban on obscene dance performances during the popular Jatra shows. The decision was reached after a joint meeting between Jatra committee members and Khandagiri police officials on Tuesday, following widespread concerns about performances deemed disrespectful to Odia…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards advancing next-generation telecommunications, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). This partnership focuses on the development of “Building Blocks for THz Communication Front Ends,” a critical…
Bhubaneswar The ambitious Khurda Road-Balangir New Rail Line Project achieved a significant milestone today with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and Banigochha in Nayagarh district. Spanning 2,620 meters and featuring a 2-degree curve, this tunnel is the longest in Nayagarh district and the second longest in the entire project. The breakthrough,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, today inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in the capital, marking a significant step toward bolstering India’s position as the global leader in turmeric production and trade. The Board’s headquarters have been established in Nizamabad, Telangana, with Palle Ganga Reddy appointed as its first Chairperson. Goyal…
Mayurbhanj: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, virtually inaugurated a series of transformative initiatives in the dairy and livestock sector in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, aimed at bolstering rural livelihoods, enhancing livestock productivity, and addressing malnutrition. These programs, spearheaded by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,…
Puri: The sixth edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) took place on Sunday with 20 participants exploring some of the city’s iconic historical and cultural sites.
