New York: NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at bringing back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space since June last year due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The Dragon spacecraft lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is beaming with pride as one of its students has brought glory to the state by clinching a gold medal at the prestigious Indo-Nepal International Championship. Somesh Kumar Podh, a talented Class-X student from OAV Masaninmunda, Kesinga, Kalahandi, emerged victorious in the Under-16 Long Jump category at the championship…
In a nail-biting encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team faced a setback against Germany, succumbing to a 4-3 defeat in a shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Despite this loss, India remains just one victory away from securing a spot in the Paris Olympics. India initiated the game with a stellar start, with…
Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday, following a formal swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office in the presence of senior OERC officials and other dignitaries. Jena’s appointment…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations are underway for a three-day bird census at Bhitarkanika National Park, scheduled from August 30 to September 1, with a focus on assessing the population and nesting behaviour of colonial nesting birds. The enumeration will be conducted at four major nesting sites—Matha Dia, Laxmiprasad Dia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Bali Dia—spread across the Kanika…
Bhubaneswar: A consultative meeting held in Bhubaneswar, organized by the SSEPD Department in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), addressed the formulation of a revised Odisha Senior Citizens Policy. Senior officers, representatives from various organizations, and academicians participated in the discussions, emphasizing key areas for the revision of the State Senior Citizens Policy…
Ghaziabad: A one-day workshop on “Global Standards & IPR” underscored the critical role of global standards and intellectual property rights in driving a country’s development. Organized by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and…
New Delhi: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), under the Ministry of Finance, and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, jointly organized a dynamic half-day workshop today in New Delhi. The workshop brought together representatives from Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), startups, and fintech ecosystem partners, marking a significant…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 via video message, underscoring India’s commitment to shaping the global energy landscape. Addressing the gathering at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s five key pillars of energy growth—harnessing resources, fostering innovation, ensuring economic strength and political stability,…
Bhubaneswar: The second session of the two-day Collectors and SPs Conference was held on Saturday under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, with a strong emphasis on ethical, citizen-centric governance and improved service delivery across the state. The session began with a welcome address by Additional Chief Secretary, GA and PG Department, Surendra…
