Goa: The first of two advanced frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was launched today, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime capabilities. The ship, named Triput, was ceremoniously launched by Rita Sreedharan to the invocation from the Atharva Veda, in the presence of P S Sreedharan Pillai, the…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 has earmarked approximately ₹13,000 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marking a notable increase of 73.60% over the previous year’s Revised Estimate (RE). This substantial boost underscores the government’s commitment to the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities across India. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan In a landmark…
New Delhi: The opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament today, denouncing the Union Budget 2024 as ‘discriminatory’ and demanding fair treatment for all states. They accused the government of favouring Bihar and Andhra Pradesh—states governed by BJP’s key allies—while neglecting others. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced projects worth ₹59,000 crore for Bihar…
New Delhi: To develope Indigenous technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier Telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) for the development of ‘Cell-Free’ 6G Access…
Colombo: The ongoing violence in Bangladesh has drawn the attention of the International Cricket Council (ICC) members and managers, who are currently gathered in Colombo for their annual conference. The recent unrest, marked by protests and killings on the streets, has become a significant concern for the ICC, particularly as Bangladesh is set to host the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup later this year.
Kathmandu: In a tragic incident, a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday killing 18 people including all passengers and an airline staff. The airport has been temporarily shut down following the accident, which occurred around 11 AM, according to TIA spokesperson Premnath Thakur, as reported by the Kathmandu Post.
London: Andy Murray, the former world number one in men’s tennis, has announced his retirement following the Paris 2024 Olympics tennis competition. This decision marks the end of a remarkable career that has seen him achieve numerous milestones and accolades in the sport. Murray won his Olympic gold on the grass courts of Wimbledon during…
Bhubaneswar: To boost women’s football ambitions, Odisha FC has announced a two-year contract extension for their women’s team head coach, Crispin Chettri. This decision follows a highly successful campaign in which the team clinched the Indian Women’s League (IWL) title in only their second season, earning them a spot in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions…
Bhubaneswar: The Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Link Project (301 km) has reached a significant milestone with the breakthrough of a 700-meter-long escape tunnel within the 4,185-meter-long main tunnel in the Adhenigarh-Charichhak section, located under the deep reserve forest of the Madhapur Forest Range in Boudh District. This achievement was made possible by the dedicated efforts of…
Amjhar: In a remarkable display of community spirit and environmental consciousness, the residents of Amjhar Revenue Village in Bargarh District, Odisha, have joined hands to protect their local environment and the nearby Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. This village, consisting of around 120 households and more than 400 residents under Attabira Tehsil, has committed to making their…
