New Delhi: Public sector giants Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) sealed a significant partnership on Wednesday by signing a joint venture (JV) agreement. The collaboration aims to establish an ammonium nitrate plant utilizing surface coal gasification technology, as announced by the Coal Ministry. The proposed plant is set to be…
Rairangpur: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for the Central Government Holiday Home and Sports Complex in Rairangpur, Odisha today, in a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure and promoting the welfare of tribal communities. The ceremonial event, held on February 28, 2024, also saw the virtual inauguration of various road projects and the Eklavya Model Residential School in Barsahi.
Abu Dhabi: Taking a resolute stance at the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference held at Abu Dhabi, India has emphasized the critical need for the swift restoration of the Appellate Body as the foremost priority in the ongoing Dispute Settlement (DS) reforms.
New Delhi: The Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) between India and the United States took place in New Delhi, with Ajay Bhalla, Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and Ms Kristie Canegallo, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading their respective delegations, today.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Bill Gates, the founder & Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, visited Krushi Bhawan, the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, today. The distinguished delegation included Alkesh Wadhwani, Director, Poverty Alleviation, India, BMGF, Roger, President, Global Growth & Opportunities, BMGF, and Hari…
Bhubaneswar: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Fellowships and Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 on Wednesday, recognizing outstanding contributions in various artistic categories. Notably, six artists from Odisha have been bestowed with these esteemed awards. In the dance category, distinguished…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approached the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking approval to introduce tigresses from other landscapes into the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with the aim of enhancing the genetic diversity of Royal Bengal Tigers. This move comes in response to the growing population of melanistic tigers, constituting 40% of the tigers…
New Delhi: To ensure more environmentally-friendly approach to coal supply, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate two First Mile Connectivity Projects (FMC) initiated by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal, on February 29th.
Ranchi: President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the third convocation of the Central University of Jharkhand at Ranchi today, emphasizing the pivotal role of youth in shaping the nation’s future.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated multiple projects totaling Rs 2200 crore in Balasore district on Wednesday, marking a significant stride towards the region’s comprehensive development. The Chief Minister also dedicated the Smriti Pith of eminent personalities Manmath Das and Manoj Das at Shankhari in the district. In a tribute to Manmath Das and…
