New Delhi: In a remarkable achievement, there has been a significant month-on-month (m-o-m) and year-on-year (y-o-y) surge in coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial mines. The data for the period from April 1 to February 29, 2024, reveals a robust increase, demonstrating enhanced efficiency and a robust logistics network. The total coal production…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive review meeting of the State-level National Service Scheme (NSS) took place today at the Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Auditorium of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. The meeting saw the participation of key stakeholders, including the Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University, Prof. Sabita Acharya, NSS Regional Director Ajit Kushwaha, State NSS Officer-cum-Higher Education Deputy Secretary Ramesh…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key infrastructure and development projects at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT). The meeting, held at the conference hall of Krushi Bhavan, was also attended…
New Delhi: Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the coal and lignite sectors have significantly ramped up their production to meet India’s growing energy demands. Simultaneously, these PSUs have been actively engaged in environmental preservation through extensive reclamation and afforestation projects in mined-out areas. In conjunction with the…
Vaishali: The much-anticipated Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Smriti Stupa in Bihar’s Vaishali was officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday. The cultural and spiritual monument, spread across 72 acres and developed over a period of six years, has been constructed at a cost of ₹550.48 crore. Built to honour Bihar’s deep-rooted Buddhist heritage, the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested 15 individuals involved in a series of high-profile crypto, stock, and IPO investment frauds. This organized gang of cybercriminals was operating under the guise of investment schemes promising high returns, deceiving many unsuspecting…
New Delhi: Hockey India has unveiled the 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team set to compete in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, scheduled to take place in Antwerp, Belgium, and London, England. The team announcement came on Thursday, with the prestigious tournament spanning from May 22 to June 12. India will face off against formidable…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik unveiled the party’s roster for the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections, announcing six prominent candidates to represent key constituencies. In a strategic move aimed at fortifying the party’s presence across the state, Patnaik revealed the names of the chosen contenders today. Among the selected candidates, Mahesh Sahu emerges…
Bengaluru: Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Sanjay Seth reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthening Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) during his visit to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at the Bengaluru Complex. Addressing BEL officials, Sanjay Seth emphasized the importance of PSUs enhancing their performance and maintaining competitiveness in today’s challenging market. Commending BEL’s achievements, Sanjay Seth highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of five confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India, Odisha’s Public Health Director, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, has called for vigilance while assuring the public that there is no cause for panic. The latest cases include two children undergoing treatment in Chennai, raising concerns as the virus has now been reported in…
