Bhubaneswar: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has granted final clearance for the utilization of forest land for non-forest purposes, paving the way for the long-awaited Brutanga irrigation project in Nayagarh district. This significant development was announced in an official press release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The forest clearance…
Sambalpur: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has etched its name in history by becoming India’s first company to achieve a monumental coal production milestone of 200 million tonnes (MT) in a single financial year, setting a new pinnacle in the coal sector. The jubilant atmosphere at MCL reverberated with excitement as the company’s mining operations in…
Sambalpur: The Hirakud reservoir in Sambalpur district saw a record increase in avian guests this year as the figure touched three lakh. As per the recently concluded bird census, this year 3,16,676 birds arrived while in 2022 over 2.08 lakh birds were recorded and in 2021 it was over 1.24 birds. This year 108 species of…
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased a formidable display of cricket, securing a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the TATA IPL 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a high-octane clash, RCB’s counter-attacking knocks, led by Rajat Patidar’s explosive 52 off 32 balls and Will Jacks’ blistering…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, underscored the significance of India’s cultural heritage as a unique strength in the global arena, during the 14th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Monuments Authority (NMA) at Bharat Mandapam. Addressing the audience, the Minister emphasized that India’s cultural power, alongside its technological, economic,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government celebrated a significant milestone today during the 130th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) Meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS. The meeting led to the approval of 26 projects valued at INR 5,992.92 crores, poised to transform Odisha’s economic landscape and reinforce its status as a premier…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has started work on a comprehensive strategy for development of the Blue Economy sector, with the state government focusing on marine resource management, coastal infrastructure and livelihood generation through sustainable practices. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting examined…
New Delhi: In a significant announcement during his visit as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled an ambitious target for fostering educational ties between France and India. Macron declared a goal of welcoming over 30,000 Indian students to France by the year 2030, highlighting the strong commitment to…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host its inaugural mega multinational air force exercise in Jodhpur later this year. The exercise, still in the planning phase, will witness participation from key nations including the US, Germany, Australia, France, and Italy. The comprehensive list of participating countries is…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), operating under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), conducted a webinar titled ‘Viksit Bharat: Corporate Governance for 2047’ on March 7, 2024. The event, featuring around 300 participants including Independent Directors and corporate professionals, aimed to discuss the future of corporate governance in India aligning with the…
