Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has withdraws its proposal to permit the sale of liquor in beach shacks on Puri beach, emphasizing a reinforced liquor ban in areas of socio-religious-cultural significance. The decision, announced through a notification by the Excise Department, reflects the government’s commitment to preserving the religious and cultural sanctity of these locations. New…
Faridabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently conducted an on-site inspection of the Faridabad Bypass Site and the construction progress of Package 1 & 2 of DND Sohna Highway on National Highway-148 NA, which includes the spur of the Delhi Mumbai Expressway. This ambitious infrastructure project, executed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in completion of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), reflecting the state government’s accelerated push towards affordable urban housing. Officials said Odisha has consistently retained the number one position in India in house completion performance from March 2025 to March 2026…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted below-normal rainfall for Odisha during the upcoming Monsoon Season 2024, according to an announcement made on Monday. While the IMD predicts above-normal rainfall for the country as a whole during the South-West Monsoon season, Odisha is anticipated to receive normal or below-normal rainfall in certain regions, as…
Gurugram: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in collaboration with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), successfully concluded the second batch of its specialized certification program for senior defence officers. The two-week residential course, held from May 5 to May 16, 2025, at the IICA campus in Manesar, Gurugram, aimed at empowering veterans with corporate…
Los Angeles: In a historic achievement, Intuitive Machines, a US company, has successfully landed its first lunar lander, Odysseus, on the moon. This marks a significant milestone as the first American spacecraft to touch down on the lunar surface in over 50 years. The uncrewed lander safely reached the lunar South Pole on Thursday at 6:23…
Birmingham: Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, best known as the frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Tuesday. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. The cause of death was not disclosed. In a heartfelt statement, his family said, “It is with more sadness than…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, inaugurated a Farmers’ Conference organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare at PUSA, New Delhi.
New Delhi: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on March 25, 2024. This 298-kilometer road will serve as a vital link, connecting Manali to Leh via Darcha and Nimmu on the Kargil-Leh Highway, marking the third axis apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh connecting Ladakh to the mainland. The…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level team from the World Bank met with Odisha’s Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS today to review the State’s progress and strategies under the ongoing Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). The meeting underscored Odisha’s exemplary efforts in dam safety and future preparedness. The World Bank team included Dr. C. Rajagopal…
