Bhubaneswar: To keep the city clean, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has included two mechanical garbage suction machines called ‘Jatayu’. The machine has the capacity to suck 273 cubic feet (100 kg) of waste per minute, including green waste from vegetable markets. Two agencies will handle the machines. While the agency named ‘Jagruti’ will deploy…
Hyderabad: Odisha has been honored with the prestigious title of “Best State” at Wings India 2024 in Hyderabad, acknowledging its proactive approach in the implementation of the “Regional Connectivity Scheme” (RCS).
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that Odisha will sponsor the Indian Hockey team for another 10 years. He was speaking at a felicitation event on held Tuesday at Kalinga Stadium where the Indian Hockey teams were felicitated for their brilliant performance at the Tokyo Olympics. In 2018, Odisha government had signed a ₹100 crore…
New Delhi: India’s mineral production index for the month of March 2024 stood at 156.1, marking a 1.2% increase compared to March 2023. The overall index for the fiscal year 2023-24 has shown a commendable growth of 7.5% over the previous fiscal year, indicating a positive trajectory in the country’s mineral sector. Several non-fuel minerals…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward tackling the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign today. Running from February 20 to March 31, 2025, the initiative aims to achieve 100% screening of individuals aged 30 years and above…
Nashik: In an era where Indian women are achieving remarkable success on the international stage, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, has emphasized the importance of women learning self-defence skills to safeguard themselves. Speaking at the West Zone Asmita Judo League, held at the Meenatai Thakre Stadium in Panchavati,…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in collaboration with the CNRS-Department for Open Research Data (CNRS-DDOR), hosted a two-day Indo-French seminar on “Open Horizons: Integrating Open Access, Open Data, and Computational Innovation” at its Satsang Vihar Campus in New Delhi on March 5-6, 2025. The seminar brought together researchers,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has approved 19 new investment projects worth ₹3,898.54 crore. The decision was taken during the 136th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS. These projects are expected to generate 7,464 employment opportunities across 11 districts—Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Sambalpur,…
Kohima: In a joyous celebration of love, renowned Indian singer Sanam Puri, famed for his modern interpretations of classic Hindi tunes and the lead vocalist of the pop band Sanam, has officially tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, model, and singer Zuchobeni Tungoe from Nagaland. The couple exchanged vows in a picturesque private estate…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has outlined a fiscal policy aimed at sustaining India’s economic growth while ensuring financial stability and resilience. With a focus on broad-based and inclusive economic expansion, the government aims to create a just, fair, and equitable international economic order. Macroeconomic Outlook and Fiscal…
