Bhubaneswar: Recognizing Odisha’s initiative to promote electoral literacy, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has spotlighted ‘Mita Didi,’ the mascot representing booth-level officers (BLOs) from the state, on the cover page of its prestigious 10th edition of e-Patrika. Clad in a blue saree adorned with the iconic Pasapali motif, Mita Didi serves as a symbolic…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has issued summons for the personal appearance of Yogrishi Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved, following the ayurvedic company’s failure to respond to a contempt notice concerning the continued publication of misleading advertisements. A Bench headed by Justice Hima Kohli highlighted that Patanjali Ayurved…
Bhubaneswar: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar, kicked off its much-awaited annual fest, Spectrum 2024, alongside Craft Bazaar 2024, in a vibrant inauguration ceremony today. Spanning two days from March 19 to 20, 2024, the event serves as a platform for showcasing the convergence of traditional crafts and contemporary designs, celebrating the rich…
Bangalore: Propelld, a leading fintech startup specializing in education lending, has announced the launch of Study Abroad Loans to meet the growing demand from students across India aspiring to pursue higher education overseas. This move comes on the heels of Propelld’s success in the domestic market and aims to cater to the needs of students…
Visakhapatnam: The commencement of the Opening Ceremony for the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise, Tiger Triumph, held onboard INS Jalashwa. The exercise, a joint endeavor between India and the US, underscores the robust strategic partnership between the two nations and aims to exchange best practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)…
Kendrapada: In an incident against wildlife conservation efforts, a turtle patrol vessel belonging to the Forest Department was attacked by the crew of trawlers engaged in illegal fishing within the prohibited seawaters of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha’s Kendrapada district. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when an eleven-member turtle patrol vessel encountered 15-20…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have taken a significant step towards fostering technological innovation and joint research with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. The MoU, signed by Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Assistant Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refit)…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange and Yellow warnings for thunderstorm and heavy rainfall in multiple districts of Odisha for the next two days, cautioning residents to stay prepared for adverse weather conditions. According to the IMD, thunderstorm with lightning, gusty surface wind speeds reaching 45-55 kmph, and hail are likely to…
New Delhi: The National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), an Infrastructure Investment Trust established by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has achieved a significant milestone by successfully concluding the fund-raising through the ‘InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches spanning a total length of 889 kilometers. This monumental accomplishment, valued at over Rs. 16,000 crore,…
New Delhi: The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) commenced in New Delhi, India, from March 18 to March 22, 2024, heralding a critical dialogue on the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The inaugural day, themed as IPHE Academic Outreach at IIT…
