Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been allocated ₹676.7 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) to boost higher education infrastructure, skill development, and research initiatives across the state. Of this, ₹408.7 crore will be contributed by the Central Government, while the state government will provide ₹268 crore, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced today at…
Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has made a significant breakthrough in Odisha, discovering gold, nickel, silver, graphite, and copper ore deposits in the Adas area of Deogarh district. This was revealed by Steel & Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query from BJD MLA…
Mumbai: The completion of 50 years of Mumbai High, one of India’s most significant oil exploration projects, was celebrated with enthusiasm on February 18, 2024. The event witnessed the presence of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, who lauded the remarkable journey and achievements of…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Vice President of India’s visit to Odisha on July 9, the State Government on Friday stepped up preparations, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing all departments to ensure flawless coordination and comprehensive arrangements for the high-profile engagements. A high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary at Lok Seva Bhavan assessed…
Bhubaneswar: The blue tigers won the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. They registered their victory against Lebanon 2-0 with goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handed the coveted trophy to the champions in front of a jubilant crowd. On this grand occasion, CM also…
New Delhi: In a significant move to curb food inflation and provide relief to consumers, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, today launched the retail sale of onions at ₹35 per kg. The minister flagged off mobile vans of the National Cooperative Consumer’s Federation…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development for Trivandrum and Kerala’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, addressed students, researchers, and industry leaders at the 4th Semicon India futureDESIGN Roadshow held on March 6, 2024, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). During his…
Mumbai: Noted filmmaker Subhash Ghai was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Saturday after complaining of speech difficulty and memory loss. “Subhash Ghai presented to the emergency department at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre with complaints of difficulty in speaking, confusion and memory loss since one day. His past medical history was positive for Ischemic…
Keonjhar: In a major push to upgrade Odisha’s policing infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a newly constructed modern police station and a Reserve Police office in Keonjhar town on Friday, aiming to improve law enforcement delivery and public access to efficient police services. The police station, built at a cost of ₹3.34 crore,…
Mumbai: In a stunning display of resilience and batting prowess, Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande etched their names into the history books as the first No.10 and No.11 pairing in the Ranji Trophy, and only the second in the recorded history of first-class cricket, to score individual centuries in the same innings.
