Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday the formation of a low-pressure area over the northern Bay of Bengal, extending into the coastal regions of Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal. The IMD reported that the low-pressure system is associated with a cyclonic circulation reaching up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, which…
Ladakh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the bravehearts who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War on the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Ladakh today. He attended the Shraddhanjali Samaroh, listened to the Gaurav Gatha briefing by NCOs on the Kargil War, and visited the Amar Sansmaran: Hut of Remembrance and Veer…
New Delhi: To boost India’s agricultural export and import capabilities, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)’s project titled ‘Development of Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing & Storage Facility at JNPA on PPP Mode,’ valued at Rs. 284.19 Crore. The JNPA will establish a…
Bhubaneswar: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is taking on a prominent global and regional leadership role in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Notably, India has spearheaded the establishment of the international Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as part of its global initiatives. On July 25, 2024, Rajendra Singh,…
Paris: India’s male archers delivered a commendable performance in the individual rankings round at the Paris Olympic Games, securing third place in the ranking round for the Team Competition and earning a spot in the quarterfinals scheduled for July 29. The trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav accumulated a total score of 2013,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a series of ambitious initiatives as part of its Rs 2.65 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at driving inclusive development across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, announced that the development of farmers, women, youth, and poor people has…
New Delhi: India’s installed nuclear power capacity is poised for a significant expansion, set to triple from the current 8180 MW to 22480 MW by the fiscal year 2031-32. This announcement was made by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Department of Atomic…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi led government on Thursday rebranded several prominent schemes that were originally introduced by the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) regime in Odisha. This rebranding marks a new chapter in the state’s governance, reflecting the current administration’s vision and priorities. Prominent schemes have been renamed as follows: The KALIA (Krushak Assistance for…
New Delhi: Adding good news for India’s mineral and energy sectors, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, has identified lithium resources in Karnataka’s Mandya and Yadgiri districts. This discovery…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move, Odisha Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mohan Majhi unveiled the state’s first budget for the financial year 2024-25, presenting a robust total outlay of Rs 2,65,000 crore in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. This budget marks a notable 15% increase from the previous year’s estimate of Rs 2,30,000 crore for…
