Bhubaneswar: The summer heat has intensified across Odisha, with 10 cities recording temperatures of 37°C or higher. Boudh emerged as the hottest location, reaching a scorching 38.2°C, as per the latest data shared by weather scientist Umashankar Dash on Sunday. Balangir followed closely with 38.1°C, while Angul recorded 37.9°C. Other cities experiencing extreme temperatures included…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Energy Department of the Odisha Government for the financial year 2026-27, outlining key performance targets and strategic priorities for the state-owned power utility. The agreement reaffirms OHPC’s commitment towards strengthening sustainable energy generation, improving operational efficiency and contributing…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising water levels in northern Odisha, the state government has intensified flood management and relief efforts in the affected regions, particularly in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday assured that the government is fully prepared to deal with the evolving situation and is working in close…
Paris: India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra notched a stunning 89.34m effort on his first attempt in the men’s javelin throw qualification round at the Paris 2024 Olympics today.
Bhubaneswar: To keep the city clean, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has included two mechanical garbage suction machines called ‘Jatayu’. The machine has the capacity to suck 273 cubic feet (100 kg) of waste per minute, including green waste from vegetable markets. Two agencies will handle the machines. While the agency named ‘Jagruti’ will deploy…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today attended an exhibition showcasing 115 oil paintings of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), the exhibition commemorates the 350th anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation. Over the past 15…
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…
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the New Jammu Railway Division in a landmark event that marked a significant step forward in Jammu and Kashmir’s integration with India’s economic and developmental framework. The inauguration, conducted virtually, was hailed as a transformative moment for the region by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the…
Delhi: The Government of India has introduced the prestigious “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar” (National Science Awards) to acknowledge exceptional contributions in the fields of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
New Delhi: India’s wrestling contingent continues to make waves at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, securing two more medals on the third day of the prestigious tournament. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 23-year-old wrestler Radhika claimed a silver medal in the women’s 68kg category, while Shivanee Pawar added…
