Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has taken a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility with the introduction of double-decker electric buses in Bhubaneswar. CRUT has floated a tender inviting proposals for the supply, operation, and maintenance of these buses under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model for a period of 10+2 years. According…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) culminated in grandeur with the screening of its closing film, Dry Season (Sukho), directed by acclaimed Czech filmmaker Bohdan Sláma. The Press Conference, organized by the Press Information Bureau, shed light on the film’s poignant exploration of environmental challenges, family dynamics, and generational divides. Set against…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, addressed the media to discuss the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2024-25.
New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s aviation safety infrastructure, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder (DFDR & CVR) Laboratory—popularly known as the “Black Box Lab”—at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) headquarters in Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi. The…
New Delhi: The online nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, have commenced as of today. The deadline for submitting nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2024. Interested parties can submit their nominations through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma Awards, comprising Padma Vibhushan,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at bolstering the delivery of essential services to vulnerable sections of the society, the Odisha State Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given the nod to the regularization of 504 Contractual Supervisors within the Department of Women and Child Development. These Contractual Supervisors play a…
Mumbai: Excitement is building as the Indian Super League (ISL) announces the eagerly awaited playoff schedule and the date for the season final of the 2023-24 campaign. The culmination of what has been a thrilling and fiercely competitive season is set to take place with the final scheduled for May 4. The road to the…
Bhubaneswar: In a gesture of solidarity and support, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 Crore for the flood-affected state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh has recently witnessed extensive damage to life and property due to incessant rains and severe flooding. The aid will be disbursed from the Chief Minister’s Relief…
agatsinghpur: The third edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully held on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, drawing around 30 heritage enthusiasts from within and outside the district.
Naypyidaw: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Myanmar on Friday, followed by a powerful 6.8 aftershock, leaving at least 20 people dead and causing widespread destruction. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue, with reports indicating that a mosque in Mandalay City collapsed while people were inside, leaving several feared…
