New Orleans: NTPC, India’s largest power conglomerate, has attained a significant milestone by securing the 3rd rank globally at the ATD BEST Awards 2024. This prestigious award, hosted by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), places NTPC at the forefront of Indian companies in the realm of Learning and Development (L&D). The accolade was accepted…
Shymkent (Kazakhstan): India’s Manu Bhaker started her Asian Shooting Championship campaign on a high note, securing a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Tuesday. Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist, scored 219.7 in the final to claim third place. China’s Qianke Ma shot an impressive 243.2 to take gold, while South Korea’s…
Bhubaneswar: Timely and abundant monsoon rains have given a significant boost to kharif crops this year, particularly benefitting key horticultural crops like onion, tomato, and potato. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s assessment in collaboration with state governments, the targeted area for kharif sowing of these major vegetables has seen a notable increase compared to…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to diversify income sources for farmers and address the rising demand for poultry products in the state, the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department, Government of Odisha, organized a session on “Poultry Entrepreneurship as a Profitable Business: Present Status and Future Trends.” The event took place on February 18, 2024,…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Power, Government of India, has taken a proactive step towards ensuring a robust power infrastructure in the face of escalating electricity demand.
Bhubaneswar: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will construct two Foot over Bridges (FOB) on the National Highway in Bhubaneswar. One foot over bridge will come up near Hotel Crown and another at Palasuni for the safety of the road users on the stretch. Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi informed on Sunday. Sharing the information…
Odia para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat reaches semi-final in Tokyo Paralympics after beating Ukraine’s Oleksandr Chyrkov in straight sets of 21-12, 21-9 in the men’s Badminton SL-3 singles group match on Thursday. Top seed Bhagat’s convincing win against Chyrkov comes a day after he beat compatriot Manoj Sarkar, ranked-3, in the first group match on Wednesday. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, Gurjant Singh’s dramatic last-minute goal propelled India to a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Ireland, concluding the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Friday. The lone goalscorer, Gurjant Singh, found the net in the 60th minute, securing a crucial win for India. The…
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has reached a remarkable milestone by achieving sales worth Rs. 1000 crore in October 2024, two months ahead of last year’s achievement in December 2023. This landmark achievement underscores the increasing public trust in affordable and quality medicines provided by the initiative, reflecting the growing popularity…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Cyclone ‘Dana,’ which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25 along Odisha’s coast, the state police have implemented a wide range of safety and security measures to safeguard the public. 1. Deployment of ODRAF Teams: The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) has deployed 20 teams, consisting of…
