New Delhi: India, boasting the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves, has emerged as the second-largest consumer of coal globally, driven by a rapidly expanding economy. The power sector, experiencing a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.5% from FY 2021-22 to 2023-24, along with other sectors, fuels the demand for coal. Despite this significant coal…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ramped up its efforts to curb the illegal liquor trade, taking strict legal action against those involved and pushing for stronger enforcement. Moving forward, this momentum will be reinforced through proposed legal reforms that will be incorporated into the upcoming excise policy, aiming to completely eliminate illicit liquor activities and…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing of a significant ‘Letter of Intent’ today between the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to supporting the world’s innovators and creators. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by a distinguished…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, took to social media to announce a significant allocation of Rs. 718.26 crore for the widening and strengthening of the Daringbadi Ghat section on National Highway-59 in Odisha. The project, encompassing Kandhamal and Ganjam districts, falls under the Annual Plan for the fiscal year…
New Delhi: Lord Meghnad Desai, noted economist, academic, and member of the UK House of Lords, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. A towering figure in both economic scholarship and public life, Desai was widely admired for his intellectual independence and deep-rooted ties to India. Born in 1940 in Vadodara, Gujarat, Desai…
New Delhi: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), an integral part of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, marked its 22nd Foundation Day with a significant event in New Delhi on March 1, 2024. Themed “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India,” the celebration brought together stakeholders from the government and industry. Union…
agatsinghpur: The third edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully held on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, drawing around 30 heritage enthusiasts from within and outside the district.
Malkangiri/Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development and Commerce & Transport Departments, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhi, undertook a day-long visit to Malkangiri district on Thursday to review the progress of key infrastructure and development projects and assess the delivery of urban and transport services. During her visit, Padhi chaired a review meeting…
Fulia: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) in Fulia, West Bengal. Spanning 5.38 acres and built at a cost of ₹75.95 crores, the state-of-the-art facility is set to become a model learning hub and a center of excellence in handloom and textile…
Auroville: As part of the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) programme, students participating in the Auroville Exposure Tour delved into the essence of Auroville’s prosperity and explored the Pondicherry Ashram on the fourth day of their enriching journey.
