Bhopal: The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to establish a 200 MW solar project in Dhar under the CPSU Scheme and a 1000 MWh…
New Delhi: India took a decisive step toward accelerating its clean energy transition as Union Ministers highlighted green hydrogen as the “fuel of the future,” reaffirming its central role in shaping the country’s upcoming energy landscape. At a high-level event, the government announced a major collaboration with Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), including the handover of…
Bhubaneswar: The kharif paddy procurement process has commenced in Deogarh district, marking another phase in the ongoing statewide procurement drive aimed at ensuring timely support to farmers. Procurement will be carried out through 51 mandis across the district, benefiting as many as 21,414 registered farmers this season. To ensure smooth and transparent operations, 51 Mandi…
Bhubaneswar: With the much-awaited Jagar Jatra of Lord Lingaraj set to take place on Wednesday, the Odisha government conducted a final review meeting to ensure seamless arrangements for the grand religious event. The high-level meeting, chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, focused on coordination among departments and officials to facilitate a smooth…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th Sub Junior and 49th Junior National Aquatic Championships 2023, currently underway at Bhubaneswar’s iconic Kalinga Sports Complex, has introduced a new era of swimming competition with the introduction of the state-of-the-art Indoor Aquatic Centre. This cutting-edge facility, already renowned for hosting international sporting events, has provided a transformative experience for young swimmers…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure equal opportunities to the transgenders in the state and to protect them from any form of discrimination, Odisha government has come up with new a policy for the transgender community. The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disability Department issued a notification on 5 October on the new policy Transgender Persons…
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…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, today unveiled the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India during an event at the Indian Aviation Academy. The launch of these guidelines marks a significant step in integrating seaplane operations into the country’s aviation sector, with the aim of boosting connectivity, creating jobs, and promoting…
Cuttack: Jayanta Mahapatra, one of the prominent poets writing in English in India has recovered from COVID-19 and has been discharged from the SCB Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday. The 92 year old poet was admitted to the ICU on May 31 after he developed breathing issues. After battling with Covid for 16 days…
Bachendri Pal,– the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest is all set to lead a 10-member women’s team on a 5-month long expedition from Arunachal Pradesh to Ladakh along the Himalayan ranges. The expedition ‘FIT@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition’ is slated to commence on March 8, 2022 from Arunachal Pradesh. With the aim to…
