New Delhi: The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India’s largest government-owned steel producer, has entered into a strategic collaboration with global resources giant BHP to explore sustainable solutions for decarbonizing steel production in India. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
Bhubaneswar: The state-level theatre festival “Rang Sangam” continued to captivate audiences with the staging of “Dana Pani” on its second evening at the Bhanja Kala Mandap. Based on the novel Dana Pani by renowned Odia writer Gopinath Mohanty, the play drew a large crowd, leaving a lasting impression on theatre enthusiasts. The play poignantly depicted…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi-led government in Odisha has announced a change in the design and colour of uniforms for Class IX and X students in public and aided schools under the Mukhyamantri Chhatra Chhatri Paridhan Yojana. The new uniforms, unveiled on Tuesday, mark a departure from the green design introduced by the previous BJD regime…
Haridwar: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will host the much-anticipated Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4 at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar. This event commemorates the annual anniversary of the Ganga River’s designation as India’s ‘National River’ and marks the eighth edition of the festival, being held for the first time on the riverbanks. The festival…
New Delhi: Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, tendered his resignation from his post on Wednesday evening amidst a political storm triggered by his controversial remarks. His resignation came after facing severe backlash for making an analogy regarding India’s diversity, which drew widespread criticism. Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, accepted Pitroda’s resignation, confirming the…
New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s startup ecosystem, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) has been making strides since its operationalization on April 1, 2021.
New Delhi: In a significant development for archival preservation, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private paper collection of the esteemed Late Rafi Ahmad Kidwai. This invaluable collection comprises original correspondences between Kidwai and eminent leaders such as Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon, among others. The papers…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India’s space program, Dr. S Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was awarded the prestigious World Space Award by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in Milan on Monday. This recognition comes in celebration of the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO’s historic mission that achieved a…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level coordination meeting was held today at the Home Department Conference Hall to review and expedite the processing of forest diversion proposals linked to major infrastructure projects in Odisha. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, focused on resolving forest-related bottlenecks impacting key projects of NHAI,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has introduced an On-Call Artificial Insemination (AI) service aimed at transforming dairy farming and enhancing milk production across the state. This innovative service allows dairy farmers to access AI facilities from the comfort of their homes, marking a significant step towards modernization in the sector. The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department has…
