Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…
New Delhi: In a decisive move to protect public health, the Indian government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs commonly prescribed for ailments such as fever, pain, colds, and allergies. These drugs, which combine two or more active ingredients in a fixed ratio, were found to pose potential risks to human health and lacked…
Puri: The three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath rolled on the grand road of the pilgrim city amidst lakhs of devotees After a gap of two years, devotees were allowed in the Rath Jatra. The rituals were started at 3 am and completed ahead of schedule. Amidst the blowing of conches,…
New Delhi: In a landmark move, Karnataka and Rajasthan have taken the lead in the auction of Exploration Licences (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The auctions, launched on March 6, 2024, mark the first instance of Exploration Licence blocks being auctioned in India. Karnataka initiated the auction of one block encompassing Gold, Copper, and…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the valuable contributions of Village Resource Persons (VRPs), Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a substantial hike in their remuneration across the state. Effective immediately, the daily remuneration for VRPs has been increased from Rs. 300 to Rs. 400. Additionally, they will receive an extra Rs. 100 towards travel expenses, bringing their total…
Chandigarh: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated a state-of-the-art 24×7 water supply project at Manimajra in Chandigarh, completed at a cost of approximately Rs 75 crore under the Smart City Mission. The project promises to benefit over one lakh residents, ensuring continuous water supply through a 22 km pipeline. Addressing the…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing the party’s nominees for four key Assembly seats in Odisha. The selections were finalized by the Congress Central Election Committee in preparation for the upcoming elections to the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The following candidates have been chosen to represent the Congress…
Cuttack: Are you an enthusiast and collector of vintage vehicles? Well, here is good news for the owners of classic vehicles of over 50 years as now they apply for special number plates and get an exemption from scrappage. With an aim to preserve and promote the heritage of vintage vehicles, the Ministry of Road…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi listened to the grievances of around 1,000 citizens at his weekly grievance cell on Monday. The Chief Minister began the session by hearing the concerns of differently-abled individuals. Approximately 30 Divyangs from across the state submitted their issues, with Majhi personally engaging with each one to understand their…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the extension of its free rice distribution scheme until December 2028. This decision aligns with the Union Cabinet’s recent approval to continue supplying free fortified rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) from July 2024 to December 2028. Food Suppliers Minister Krushna Chandra Patra expressed…
