Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated O-Hub, a flagship initiative of Government of Odisha to support Start-up formation and subsequent scale-up. The incubation hub is located in the Special Economic Zone, Patia Bhubaneswar & offers 1,50,000 square feet area with state-of-the art facility, plug-n-play infrastructure to support star-tup activities within the state. This initiative would…
Bhubaneswar, February 17, 2025: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 41,273 crore for education and skill development in the Annual Budget 2025-26, with a strong emphasis on school infrastructure, higher education, and vocational training. Key Budgetary Allocations for Education: School and Mass Education: Rs. 31,185 crore for infrastructure and academic improvement. Rs. 2,960 crore for…
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday visited the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to review the conduct of the NEET UG 2026 examination, being held across the country. During his visit, the Minister assessed key operational arrangements, including examination logistics, coordination with test centres, and real-time monitoring systems put in place…
Chilika: A massive fire erupted at the Nalbana Bird Sanctuary nestled within Odisha’s renowned Chilika lake today, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The inferno, which also spread to the nearby Kalupada jetty, has raised concerns about the safety of migratory birds, wildlife, and the delicate ecosystem of the region. The blaze, which…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 18 Kanwariyas in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered his condolences and expressed deep sorrow over the incident. The mishap occurred near Jamuniya village during the Shravani Mela, a time when thousands of Shiva devotees undertake a…
Goa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2024 in Goa, today, marking the commencement of the country’s largest and most comprehensive energy exhibition and conference.
Hyderabad: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) continues to fortify India’s cybersecurity framework through its “Cyber Surakshit Bharat” initiative, aiming to raise awareness about cybercrime and enhance the capabilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials across government departments. From June 18 to 22, 2024, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) organized…
Mumbai: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India, celebrated World Consumer Rights Day today in Mumbai, marking the occasion with the inauguration of several key initiatives aimed at promoting fair and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) practices in consumer affairs.
New Delhi: India is poised to achieve a landmark moment in its space exploration journey with the scheduled launch of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) in May 2025. The mission, announced following a high-level review of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) upcoming agenda, marks the first time an Indian astronaut…
Bhubaneswar: The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over the Ranchi Royals after an absorbing Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) contest ended 3-3 at regulation time, here on Wednesday. While the Dragons walked away with a crucial bonus point, the Royals did enough to finish second on the points table, setting…
