Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable discovery, at least four rare pseudo-melanistic tigers were recently spotted in a forest in Odisha. Odisha’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Susanta Nanda, renowned for sharing captivating images and information about wildlife, took to social media to share a video showcasing these extraordinary tigers. Sharing the video on social media,…
New Delhi : To streamline traffic movement at toll plazas across India, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has developed a GIS-based software for real-time monitoring of waiting times at toll booths. The initiative aims to enhance the overall tolling experience and reduce congestion…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner for East and Northeast India, inaugurated the pilot innovative Recycle Pay App during a ceremony in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar: Breaking new ground in Indian civil services, two Odia officers — Anita Karan and Monalisa Dash — have been elected as President and Secretary General, respectively, of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Association’s newly formed all-women National Executive Body. This historic development marks the first time the IFS Association will be led entirely by…
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…
New Delhi: In a historic moment that resonates with empowerment and representation, the Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar exercised their voting rights for the first time in the General Elections 2024. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in their journey towards political participation and inclusivity. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands witnessed a surge in…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal for the continuation of the Umbrella Scheme on ‘Safety of Women.’ The scheme will be implemented at a total cost of Rs. 1179.72 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Out of the total project outlay,…
New Delhi: At the Inter-Ministerial meeting of the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) held today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need to expedite lithium exploration in Jammu & Kashmir’s Reasi district, recognizing its potential to significantly boost India’s mining economy and overall economic growth. During the 6th Governing Body meeting of NMET, chaired…
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday unanimously struck down the controversial electoral bonds scheme that allowed anonymous donations to political parties.
Bhubaneswar: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have discovered a remarkable new plant species in the Western Ghats that displays a rare dual-blooming pattern triggered by grassland fires. Named Dicliptera polymorpha, this fire-resilient species has a unique inflorescence structure previously unobserved in Indian flora. The discovery was led by Dr. Mandar Datar…
