Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving closer to introducing hydrogen-powered public transport, with the State Government reviewing plans for a pioneering Green Hydrogen Mobility Project that aims to establish a clean-energy ecosystem and reduce carbon emissions from urban transportation. The project was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban…
New Delhi: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd, operating under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has been awarded the prestigious 3rd PSU Transformation Award in the “Innovative Product Development” category. The accolade was conferred for SECI’s pioneering initiative of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Supply to DISCOMs on a Demand…
New Delhi: A high-level delegation led by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal concluded a series of productive meetings in New Zealand from April 26th to 27th, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The delegation engaged in discussions with key stakeholders including Hon. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, Brook Barrington, Acting…
New Delhi : President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today presented the prestigious Sports and Adventure Awards 2024 during a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of athletes, coaches, institutions, and adventurers who have contributed significantly to their respective fields. The awards presented included: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards-2024, the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on 12th January to inaugurate, dedicate to Nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 30,500 crore.
Bhubaneswar: In a major public health push to strengthen child nutrition, tackle anaemia, and prevent intestinal worm infections, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, with support from UNICEF, will roll out the National Deworming Day (NDD) and Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) programmes across the State on February 10, 2026. Alongside these…
Kochi: In a significant move to modernize and elevate India’s fisheries sector, the Government of India, through the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), organized a one-day workshop on November 8, 2024, at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi. The workshop focused on showcasing the applications of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in the remuneration for self-employed artisans operating in Gram Panchayats across the state. The current remuneration of Rs 4,000 has been elevated to Rs 6,500, marking a significant 62.50% boost. This enhancement in salary will directly benefit 13,000 self-employed mechanics in the state. The decision…
Paris: India’s ace shuttler P.V Sindhu shared her excitement of being the flag-bearer of the country in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday and said it is “one of the greatest honours” of her life. Sindhu is one of the two flag-bearers of the country along with experienced table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing the inter-state transmission infrastructure for renewable energy projects, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a subsidiary of REC Limited, handed over the project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to G R Infraprojects Private Limited. The SPV, named Pachora Power Transmission Limited, is dedicated to establishing an Inter-State…
