Bhubaneswar The Odisha Housing and Urban Development department is considering an innovative approach to remove red lights from traffic posts in various urban areas to improve traffic flow and reduce waiting times for commuters. Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced on Tuesday that the government is exploring alternatives to traditional traffic signals, which often cause long waits…
Dubai: In a nerve-wracking final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged past New Zealand by four wickets to lift the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday night. The victory sealed India’s third Champions Trophy title, following their triumphs in 2002 and 2013, and capped off an unbeaten campaign in the tournament. The defining moment…
Hangzhou: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team secured a historic victory at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Their stunning 5-1 win over defending champions Japan not only earned them the coveted Gold medal but also solidified their presence at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the new office buildings for three multi-state cooperative societies – Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL) in New Delhi today. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Cooperation, B.L….
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, inaugurated India’s first FutureLABS center at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram. The “Centre for Semiconductor Chips & Systems for Strategic Electronics” is set to catalyze an ecosystem for next-generation chip design, manufacturing, and research. In addition to the launch, significant collaborations…
New Delhi: In alignment with the National Education Policy-2020’s emphasis on promoting teaching and learning through local languages in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (BBS) have announced a joint initiative. The initiative aims to capacitate faculties across disciplines in HEIs for content creation and teaching through Bharatiya…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government marked World Sickle Cell Awareness Day with a state-level programme at IMA House in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, reinforcing its resolve to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by 2047. Organised by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with UNICEF, the event brought together senior health officials, experts, and stakeholders to…
Moscow: In a historic ceremony held at St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, bestowed Russia’s highest national honour, “The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle,” upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This prestigious award recognizes Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Russia….
Patna: A relentless spell of heavy rains has plunged large parts of Bihar into a severe flood crisis, with the Ganga River and its tributaries spilling over and inundating dozens of towns and villages. As rising water levels threaten lives and livelihoods, the state government has launched large-scale evacuation efforts amid a worsening humanitarian emergency….
Bhubaneswar: To enhance agricultural productivity and reduce post-harvest losses, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the “Financial Assistance to Cold Storages” scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen cold storage facilities across the state by providing financial support to private entrepreneurs and reviving defunct units. The scheme, set to be implemented over a five-year period from…
