Guwahati: A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has announced the discovery of a new species of horned frog, named Xenophrys apatani, from the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) in Arunachal Pradesh. Situated within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity hotspot, this finding marks a significant addition to India’s amphibian diversity. Led by Bhaskar…
New Delhi: In a landmark development, a tripartite agreement was signed today in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, between the Government of India, Government of Tripura, and The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance/TIPRA, commonly known as Tripra Motha, along with other stakeholders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the…
Bhubaneswar: Tourists at Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district could soon avail battery-operated boats to explore the park. The forest department has introduced an eco-friendly boat to ferry tourists in the tourism zone of Bhitarkanika. “In the first phase, we have brought one battery-operated boat. It has a sitting capacity of eight and it could be…
Berhampur: ‘Robo’ a E- waste sculpture measuring 30-ft tall and weighs 3 tonnes has registered itself as the tallest e-waste sculpture in the Asia Book of Records. Created by the trainees at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Berhampur, the sculpture was made in 2021 to mark the World Environment Day. The sculpture has been created…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in collaboration with FICCI, successfully organized an industry meet in Bhubaneswar to promote the upcoming India Chem 2024 summit. The international exhibition and conference, themed “Advanced India: Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Paving the Future”, will take place in Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen administrative discipline and curb habitual lateness, the Odisha government has made biometric attendance mandatory in all Revenue offices across the state. The move comes in the wake of a surprise inspection by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari at the Inspector General of Registration’s office in Cuttack on July 21, where…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to mounting criticism and political consensus, the Odisha government has begun the process to withdraw the proposed Bill seeking a hike in salaries, allowances, and pensions of MLAs. The Odisha Assembly Secretariat has written to legislators in this regard, following a formal notice issued by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, signalling the government’s…
Antigua: India secured a commanding 50-run victory over Bangladesh, ascending to the top of Group 1 in the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup 2024. The ‘Men in Blue’ dominated the Bangla Tigers at the Antigua Cricket Ground, leaving Nazmul Hossain Shanto’s team on the brink of elimination with only one match remaining. Opting to…
Belagavi: The President of India,Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the state-of-the-art KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi today, emphasizing the urgent need to tackle cancer through awareness, equitable healthcare, and a collective societal approach. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted the growing global burden of cancer. “In 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and…
Bhubaneswar:The semi-final round of the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition unfolded with vibrant energy at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar today, showcasing the culinary excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of women across Odisha. Thirty self-help group (SHG) teams representing their districts competed for a spot in the Grand Finale, scheduled to be held on…
