Bhubaneswar: Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), becoming the 9th person to hold the position. Rahatkar brings a wealth of experience from her extensive career in political and social service, with a strong focus on women’s rights and empowerment. Rahatkar’s leadership track record includes…
New Delhi: As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Union Government has sanctioned three groundbreaking pilot projects aimed at using hydrogen in steel production. These initiatives are part of the country’s effort to decarbonize the steel sector and promote clean energy alternatives. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had earlier issued…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Industries Minister Sampad Swain, took part in a high-profile investor meet in Mumbai, engaging with prominent industrialists to discuss key projects and investment opportunities for the state. The Chief Minister held discussions with notable business leaders, including JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underscored the state’s burgeoning prominence in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector during his address at the ‘India Chem 2024’ event held in Mumbai. He pointed to the increasing demand from core industries, particularly steel and aluminium, as a driving force behind this growth. At the forefront of Odisha’s…
Boudh: In a proactive move to evaluate the law and order situation in the region, Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania visited Boudh on Friday. His visit comes as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen security measures in areas affected by Maoist insurgency. During his time in Boudh, DGP Khurania convened a meeting…
Cuttack: The Odisha government is setting an ambitious target to procure 86 lakh tonnes of paddy this year, and to streamline the transportation process during procurement, the State Transport Authority (STA) has put forth several key recommendations to address significant delays in loading and unloading operations. In an official press release, the Transport Commissioner emphasized…
Bengaluru: India batter Virat Kohli has added another feather to his highly illustrious cap as he completed 9,000 Test runs in the ongoing match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He reached the milestone during India’s second innings. Kohli became the fourth Indian batter to reach the feat after Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265)…
Jajpur: In a swift and decisive operation, the Jajpur district administration successfully rescued six children who were subjected to bonded labour in various local units. The rescue operation was launched on Thursday following a tip-off and involved a special task force comprising the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), local police, revenue officials, and members of…
Bhubaneswar: As the Diwali festival approaches, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has ramped up its efforts to ensure passenger safety by launching a special drive targeting the illegal transportation of firecrackers and other inflammable items on trains. ECoR has made it clear that carrying dangerous goods such as firecrackers, gas cylinders, acids, petrol, and kerosene…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment of pride and enthusiasm, Odisha welcomed the “Trophy Gaurav Yatra” today as it made a grand and symbolic stop in the state ahead of the upcoming Bihar Women’s Asian Hockey Championship Trophy 2024. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the iconic Peace Pagoda at Dhauligiri, senior officials from the Sports &…
