Varanasi: The Inter-college competition Round 3 Grand Finale of the Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon (DPBH-2023) unfolded at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU, organized by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary DoCA, graced the event as the chief guest in collaboration with the institute. DPBH-2023, an unprecedented initiative,…
Bhubaneswar: Direct flights to operate from Bhubaneswar to Singapore and Bangkok from June 3. The Indigo airline has scheduled two flights a week to each destination from Biju Patnaik International Airport. The state government has agreed to bear the costs of unsold tickets, with total ticket costs estimated to be around Rs 120 crore per…
Jirang: Buddhist monks at Padmasambhava Mahavihara Monastery popularly known as Jirang monastery near Chandragiri in Odisha, performed mask dance amidst the rhythmic beats of Tibetan horn, drum, and tingsha. Adorning the masks of the various gods, gurus and dressed in colourful costumes, monks performed dances on Friday for world peace to ward off the evil…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 23 mild COVID-19 cases over the past seven days, with health officials confirming that the infections are linked to a sub-variant of the Omicron strain, known to cause only mild symptoms. Out of the 546 samples tested statewide, four patients have already recovered while the remaining 19 are under home isolation. None…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced significant infrastructural projects in Gujarat, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering economic development. In a recent announcement, Nitin Gadkari revealed the approval for the widening of the 12.4 km long Dhrol to Amaran section of National Highway-151-A in Morbi district…
Sundargarh: In order to recharge the groundwater level, the Odisha government has been emphasising on promoting rainwater harvesting across the state. Rooftop Rainwater harvesting projects are being implemented at government buildings and residential quarters, schools, colleges, hostels and other public utility buildings across the state. Prioritising the initiative, the Sundargarh district administration has been implementing…
New Delhi: In line with the vision of a developed and prosperous India, championed by the Honorable Prime Minister, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has taken a momentous step towards infrastructure development at the North Eastern Himalayan University (NEHU). A sum of Rs. 92.34 Crore has been allocated for the construction of four hostels and…
Bhubaneswar: Former Supreme Court judge and Oversight Authority of the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), Justice Anang Kumar Patnaik, embarked on a two-day visit to Sundargarh district to review various development projects funded by OMBADC and the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). On Thursday, Justice Patnaik toured several projects in Bargaon and Sundargarh Sadar blocks….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed plans for the establishment of a new Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) at Sanaghagara in Keonjhar, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and research-based education. The proposed centre, to be developed over 134 acres, will be the second RPRC in Odisha, complementing the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification for the first time to ensure timely, transparent and error-free disbursement of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Input Assistance to eligible farmers across the State. The reform, implemented through the P-PAS (Paddy Procurement Automation System) portal, aims to eliminate the possibility of erroneous or duplicate payments by ensuring…
