Bhubaneswar: Amid escalating potato prices in Odisha, Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra visited a potato storage facility in Aiginia on Friday to evaluate the situation and find solutions. The state has seen a sharp increase in potato prices, with retail costs soaring from Rs 30 per kg on July 20 to Rs 45-50…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given the green light for the establishment of two new Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) hospitals in the state. As per the official press release, the new hospitals will be located in Keonjhar and Sonepur. This initiative aims to bolster healthcare services for working-class individuals and their families…
New Delhi: The 2nd India-Japan Consultations on the Middle East/West Asia region were successfully held in New Delhi on July 25, 2024. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary of the West Asia & North Africa (WANA) Division, while the Japanese delegation was headed by Mr. ANDO Toshihide, Director General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau.
Dambulla: India clinched a decisive 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday, securing their spot in the final of the ninth Women’s Asia Cup. Renuka Thakur was the standout performer, demolishing Bangladesh’s top order with a brilliant spell during the Powerplay. She took three key wickets, restricting Bangladesh to a…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell (CMGC) will remain closed on July 29, Monday, owing to the ongoing assembly session of the 17th Vidhan Sabha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will not be conducting his usual grievance hearing and redressal session due to the first assembly session of the new government.
New Delhi: The drone industry in India is experiencing significant growth, with 16,000 Remote Pilot Certificates (RPC) issued to date by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs). This milestone was highlighted in a written reply by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, to…
Alibaug, Maharashtra: In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully evacuated 14 Indian crew members from the grounded bulk carrier JSW Raigad off the coast of Alibaug. The operation was conducted around 0930 hrs on 26 July 2024, following a distress call received by the ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar: The “Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty” from Assam has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement was made on July 26, 2024, during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, making it the 43rd property from India to receive this honor….
Paris: The fans will be in position to witness a unique moment in Olympic history at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, set to be held along the Seine on Friday evening. The Opening Ceremony promises to be unforgettable, with athlete barges floating down the river starting at the Austerlitz Bridge. They will pass under historic bridges…
Bhubaneswar: After a two-month closure, Bhitarkanika National Park, famed for its saltwater crocodile habitat, is set to welcome visitors again on August 1. Closed from May 1 to July 31 to support the breeding season of crocodiles, the park’s reopening is eagerly awaited by nature enthusiasts and tourists. The highlight of this reopening is the…
