Baripada: The Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve in the Mayurbhanj district will remain closed for tourists from today. The authorities will decide of reopening later. All ecotourism complexes inside the Simlipal Tiger Reserve will also remain closed for visitors till the date of reopening is notified. Every year with the onset of monsoon, the…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards promoting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines, designed to power the Su-30MKI aircraft. The deal, worth over Rs 26,000 crore, was finalized in New Delhi in the presence…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting orchestrated a pivotal multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion on “Gender Sensitization – Portrayal of Women in Media.” Held at Hotel Ashok on the morning of March 11, 2024, the event brought together diverse voices from the media industry to delve into the current state of gender portrayal and discuss…
Bhubaneswar: An India One Air aircraft (Caravan 208) operating a flight from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela made a forced landing near Jalda, around eight nautical miles short of Rourkela, on Saturday afternoon. All six persons onboard — two pilots and four passengers — survived, with no fatalities reported. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-KSS, departed Bhubaneswar at…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards providing cutting-edge skills to the youth of Odisha, the World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, to establish a Spatial Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Centre. The SAI Centre, slated to be operational by 2025, aims to revolutionize…
Hamburg, Germany: Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, docked at Hamburg for a three-day visit aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between India and Germany. The visit marks another significant step in the deepening bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the defense sector. During the visit, a series of professional interactions between the Indian…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the two-day National Security Strategies Conference 2024 in New Delhi today. The conference, aimed at addressing and devising solutions for emerging national security challenges, will bring together top police leadership, young officers, and domain experts. Prior to the inauguration, Amit Shah paid tribute…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s vibrant handicraft sector, the state’s Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department has granted official recognition to 55 distinct handicrafts, expanding from an earlier list of 51. This decision, approved by the Minister of Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, Pradip Bal Samanta, and recommended by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhi,…
New Delhi: On the eve of vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI), highlighted several historic milestones achieved during this polling season. Chief among these is the world record set by India with 642 million registered voters, including a record-breaking participation of 312 million women. Addressing the media,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) on December 2. Gram Vikas has joined hands with ALT EFF to facilitate in-person screenings of documentaries and short films, showcasing a blend of Indian and international titles with a focus on environmental issues, conservation, and sustainability. The film festival…
