Bhubaneswar: A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) reveals that Odisha has the potential to create approximately 10 lakh new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and attract INR 3.5 lakh crore (USD 42 billion) in investments by 2030 across key green sectors. These sectors include energy transition, circular economy, and bio-economy with…
Rourkela: Rourkela has won a place among top 10 Cities of the country in ‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge’ under the aegis of the Smart Cities Mission of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Indore, Jabalpur, Kakinada, Kochi, Kohima, Vadodara, and Warangal are the other cities securing the place in the top 10…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a significant step towards shaping the future of broadcasting in India with its release of recommendations on ‘Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024’. This initiative, undertaken in response to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), aims to chart a…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…
New Delhi: In a significant development outlined during the presentation of the Interim Budget 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman laid down the strategic roadmap for ‘Amrit Kaal,’ emphasizing the government’s commitment to bolstering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has sanctioned a significant ₹73,723 crore for the development of railways in Odisha, marking a major boost to the state’s infrastructure. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval, sharing the details of the development projects on social media. One of the key highlights is…
New Delhi: In a bid to regulate private coaching centres offering professional courses, the Union Ministry of Education has released stringent guidelines, mandating the registration of all such centres across the country. According to the Guidelines for Registration and Regulation of Coaching Centre 2024, forwarded to chief secretaries in all states and Union territories, private…
Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, addressing potential solutions for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The President suggested one avenue could involve the formation of a non-militarized Palestinian government. This call marked the first conversation between Biden and Netanyahu in nearly a month, with discussions…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) conducted a comprehensive workshop on the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) on January 7, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event focused on enhancing the grievance redressal framework under the Information Technology Act, 2000, with active participation from GAC members, social media intermediaries, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline the academic calendar and ensure timely commencement of classes, the Odisha Higher Education Department has decided to start the admission process for Postgraduate (PG) courses for the 2026–27 academic session well in advance. As per the revised schedule, students aspiring to pursue PG programmes in universities and colleges across…
