A routine takeoff turned into a high-stakes emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday, when an American Airlines flight bound for Miami was forced to abort its departure after smoke and fire erupted from the aircraft’s landing gear. Flight AA-3023, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was accelerating down the runway around 2:45 p.m….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that it has successfully conducted the launch of the Agni 4, an intermediate-range ballistic missile. The test launch took place at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. The launch was carried out under the supervision…
New Delhi: Vinod Kumar Shukla, one of the most celebrated names in Hindi literature, has been selected for the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024. The recognition honours his exceptional literary contribution, marked by his innovative style and deep sensitivity towards the human experience. Shukla, who is the 12th Hindi writer to receive this esteemed…
Kochi: In a historic move, India is set to play a crucial role in facilitating the first-ever focused discussions on regulating tourism in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). The event, hosted in Kochi, Kerala, from May 20 to May 30,…
Cuttack: In a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the iconic Barabati Stadium have been unveiled, aiming to transform it into a world-class facility with an estimated investment ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 700 crore. Following the meeting, OCA Vice-President Pankaj Lochan…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant demonstration of India’s growing defence prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four back-to-back flight-tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Army version from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on April 3 and 4. The operational flight-trials, carried out under…
New Delhi: Amidst a global economy with a positive outlook yet political uncertainties, India’s economic growth continues to be robust with a low and stable inflation rate. The growth is expected to remain strong in the years ahead. The Indian Fisheries sector, termed the ‘sunrise sector’ of the Indian economy, has been experiencing the highest…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will soon witness the launch of its first-ever Bee Corridor project, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) planning large-scale plantation of pollinator-friendly trees and flowering species along major highway stretches across the state. The initiative, scheduled to begin during the upcoming monsoon season in June, is aimed at creating eco-sensitive highway…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mandap has once again brought pride to the state by winning the silver medal at the prestigious 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This achievement marks the third consecutive year that Odisha has been recognized at the event, highlighting its consistency in excellence and thematic…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore included a notable engagement with interns and engineers, underscoring the growing cooperation between India and Singapore in skill development and technological innovation. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi met with interns from Odisha’s World Skill Center who are undergoing skill development training in Singapore. He also interacted…
