Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday announced that his government will declare a civil protection emergency to tackle the widespread wildfires ravaging several parts of the country. Sanchez made the declaration during a visit to a firefighting command post in Caceres, in southwest Spain, one of the areas worst affected alongside the northwestern…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the intensifying summer heatwave, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, reviewed the state’s preparedness to tackle the rising temperatures in urban areas. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, the minister instructed immediate steps to ensure smooth water supply, prevent heat-related issues, and maintain cleanliness…
Bhubaneswar: The process of updating Odisha’s electoral rolls gained momentum on Sunday with the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across all Assembly constituencies, aimed at ensuring a more accurate and updated voter database. Under the exercise, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have begun visiting households to distribute enumeration forms and verify voter information. On…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to bolster the state’s agricultural infrastructure and reduce post-harvest losses, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment convened a key discussion with members of the Odisha Cold Storage Association and aspiring cold storage entrepreneurs. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the department, was held at the…
New Delhi: On the occasion of National Science Day 2024, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed a significant breakthrough in India’s scientific landscape. The country has successfully conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency) at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore. This revolutionary therapy aims to prevent the recurrence…
Singapore: India’s Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game FIDE World Chess Championship Final Match at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Friday, overcoming another surprise opening to fight for equality in a game in which both players spent time trying to keep the game…
Leh: Day 3 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2 delivered unforgettable moments and high-octane action at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium in Leh. Namhail Nangmo etched her name in history by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in the league, while defending champions in both men’s and women’s categories showcased their dominance…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment (SJE), B.L. Verma, presided over the Sign Language Day 2024 celebrations at Bhim Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi, today. This year’s theme, “Support Sign Language Rights,” emphasized the importance of inclusivity for the deaf community. Organized by the Indian Sign Language…
Bilaspur: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the region, AIIMS Bilaspur has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Renal Transplant ICU and Facility. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda visited the facility today, where he met with the first renal transplant recipient and the donor, both of whom are reported to be recovering well following the…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark event aimed at strengthening Odisha’s rail infrastructure and boosting regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation several critical railway projects worth more than ₹2,750 crore. The special programme, held in Bhubaneswar, also witnessed the virtual flagging off of two new train…
