Flight Safety Seminar and Naval Flight Safety Meeting 2024 Held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam: The Flight Safety Seminar (FSS) and Annual Naval Flight Safety Meeting (NFSM) for 2024 were successfully conducted on November 12-13 at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, under the aegis of the Headquarters Eastern Naval Command. The events provided a comprehensive platform for discussing emerging challenges and advancements in naval aviation safety. The Flight Safety Seminar, held on…

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New Delhi Hosts Brainstorming Session for Sustainable Livelihood Mission

New Delhi: The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) held a crucial brainstorming session today, October 22, 2024, to launch the Mission on Science & Technology for Sustainable Livelihood System at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe. The meeting brought together key government officials and nodal officers from various ministries and departments, emphasizing the collaborative approach needed…

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Rayagada Gets ₹600-Crore Boost as Odisha CM Assures 80% Jobs for Local Youth

Rayagada: Giving a major fillip to infrastructure, industry and women-led growth in southern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched development projects worth nearly ₹600 crore in Rayagada district and announced that 80 per cent of jobs in upcoming industries would be reserved for local youth. The Chief Minister unveiled the projects while…

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13 Blackbucks Relocated to Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha to Boost Conservation Efforts

Bhubaneswar: To conserve wildlife, 13 blackbucks have been relocated from the Nandankanan Zoological Park to the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. The translocation is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the blackbuck population and ensuring the survival of this endangered species in their natural habitat. The blackbucks were transported overnight in specially designed…

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‘Samadhan Campaign’ Organized by Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare in Darjeeling

Darjeeling: The Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare organized the ‘Samadhan Campaign’, an outreach program aimed at addressing the concerns of veterans, at Bengdubi Army Camp in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Dr. Niten Chandra, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare), led the initiative, reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing welfare measures for ex-servicemen. Engaging directly with veterans during the campaign, Dr….

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Odisha’s Budding Astronomers Shine at Tata Steel YATS Grand Finale

Bhubaneswar: The 18th Grand Finale of the Tata Steel Young Astronomers Talent Search (YATS) celebrated the brilliance of budding scientific minds at the Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together 30 exceptional students from 23 districts of Odisha, who were recognized for their achievements in astronomy and science. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…

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Air India Express Launches Bhubaneswar-Patna Direct Flight, Expands Network

Bhubaneswar: Air India Express has inaugurated direct flights connecting Bhubaneswar to Patna, marking a major milestone in enhancing connectivity between the two state capitals. The Bhubaneswar-Patna route is part of the airline’s broader expansion, which also includes new services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad from Patna. The Bhubaneswar-Patna flight departs daily at 2:55 PM and lands…

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Odisha Govt Targets Faster Industrial Projects, Focuses on Land, Power and Roads

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to accelerate industrial infrastructure projects across the State, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing departments and agencies to resolve implementation hurdles and complete pending works within defined timelines. Garg issued the directions while chairing a meeting of the Task Force Committee constituted by the Industries Department to…

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Odisha Pollution Control Board Turns to AI, Drones for Pollution Monitoring

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to use drones and artificial intelligence more extensively in environmental monitoring, with the State Pollution Control Board launching a drone-based surveillance system and an AI chatbot as it marked its 43rd Foundation Day on Thursday. The two technology initiatives were launched virtually during a programme at Krushi Siksha Sadan, OUAT, Bhubaneswar,…

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