Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has approved the draft plan of Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8, marking a significant milestone in Bhubaneswar’s journey toward structured and sustainable urban development. The approval has been formally published in the Odisha Gazette, paving the way for its implementation. Spread across 560.86 acres in Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the project will…
New Delhi: India and Japan convened the seventh meeting of the India-Japan Act East Forum (AEF) in New Delhi on 19 February 2024, demonstrating their commitment to bolstering collaboration in the North Eastern Region of India.
Alexandria: As part of her ongoing deployment to Africa and Europe, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, has arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt, for a goodwill visit from June 27 to June 30, 2024. India and Egypt share a rich legacy of cultural relations and economic ties that have spanned…
September : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized a nationwide cleanup drive for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 (ICC-2024), as part of the Government’s ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The initiative, carried out across all coastal states and Union Territories, saw the enthusiastic participation of thousands of NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and students from schools and…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor and actor Arjun Kapoor met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. During the meeting, Boney Kapoor invited the Chief Minister to attend the upcoming Celebrity Cricket League in Odisha as the chief guest. Kapoor highlighted Odisha’s vast natural beauty and well-equipped facilities…
Noted journalist Rajkumar Keshwani, who raised the alarm about the Bhopal Gas Disaster much before it happened, passed away due to heart failure on Friday. He was undergoing treatment in a hospital in Mumbai. He was 70. Keshwani started doing research about the safety lapses at the Union Carbide Bhopal India plant in 1981 when…
Lucknow: In a thrilling encounter at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased their prowess yet again, securing their fourth consecutive win in the TATA IPL 2024. Led by solid half-centuries from captain Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, RR chased down a challenging target set by Lucknow…
Ahmedabad: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, delivered the keynote address today at the ‘Impact With Youth Conclave 2024’ in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event, jointly organized by United Nations India, UNICEF, UNICEF YuWaah, and Elixir Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, drew hundreds…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Fortnight celebrations, the Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department of Odisha today organized a spirited Odia Sign Board Campaign Rally at Master Canteen Square, urging shopkeepers and business owners to display signboards in the Odia language. The rally was flagged off by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister for Labour…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to industrial development, Odisha has secured ₹6,117 crore in fresh investments, reinforcing its status as a premier investment hub. The 135th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS, approved 19 major projects across 10 high-impact sectors, generating 17,286 job opportunities. The investment approvals…
