New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced the Scheme Guidelines for implementing ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The guidelines, notified on July 18, 2024, outline the framework for a comprehensive initiative aimed at boosting rooftop solar capacity across the country. With a substantial outlay of Rs…
New Delhi: India marks World Quantum Day 2024 on April 14 with a vision to position itself as a global leader in various facets of Quantum Science and Technology. As the realm of Quantum Mechanics continues to evolve, India’s aspirations to harness its potential for technological innovation and socio-economic growth have gained momentum. Quantum Mechanics,…
Bhubaneswar: BJP State Vice President Lekhasri Samantsinghar made a significant political shift by joining the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at the party’s headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, in Bhubaneswar. Her decision to switch parties came mere hours after tendering her resignation from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a ceremony attended by prominent…
Nalanda: The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, will host a two-day international conference on the life and legacy of Guru Padmasambhava on August 28-29, 2024, in Nalanda. Also known as Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, a revered figure in Buddha Dhamma, played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism across the Himalayan region in…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast, late on Saturday. Designed to carry multiple payloads over ranges exceeding 1,500 km, the hypersonic missile marks a significant milestone in India’s…
Baripada: The Odisha government, continuing its efforts to empower women, deposited ₹5,000 each into the bank accounts of around 35 lakh women on Wednesday as part of the Subhadra Yojana. This marks the second phase of the first installment under the scheme, aimed at providing financial assistance to women across the state. At a grand…
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia wins bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics by convincingly beating Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the men’s freestyle 65kg event today. He beat the Kazakhstan wrestler with 8-0 points in an one-sides match for the bronze medal. Bajrang had earlier gone down to Azerbaijan’s Haji Aliyev in the semi-final on Friday. Bajrang…
Ahmedabad: Amateur stamp collectors with an interest in philately will soon have more opportunities to pursue their hobby through the newly launched Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana, a scholarship scheme designed to promote philately among students. The initiative, introduced by the Department of Posts, aims to integrate philately into the mainstream education system by fostering research and…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the major train accident involving three trains in Bahanga near Balasore that had killed over 280 passengers and injured over 900. He reached the accident site near Bahanga railway station in an IAF chopper. He took stock of the situation at the mishap site and met injured victims at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to unveil a unique melanistic (black) tiger safari in Baripada, located in the Mayurbhanj district, with preparations for the project already in full swing. The safari will showcase the state’s rare and elusive melanistic tigers, marking a significant step in wildlife conservation and tourism. Susanta Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of…
