Bhubaneswar: After hosting the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup and Intercontinental Cup matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, football fans in India, especially Odisha, have a new reason to celebrate. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially informed the Football Association of Odisha that the state will serve as the host for the…
Bhubaneswar: The historic and cultural legacy of ancient Kalinga—modern-day Odisha—will take centre stage as the capital city prepares to host the International Conference on “Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilisational Connect” on May 24 and 25. The event will delve into the centuries-old maritime, cultural, and historical bonds that once linked Odisha with Southeast Asian…
New Delhi: Widespread protests in Nepal, led by the Gen Z movement, have begun to disrupt cross-border movement into India, causing long delays in the transport of goods and people. The bottleneck at checkpoints in West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh is already impacting trade, prompting India to scale up security along sensitive stretches. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: Showing solidarity towards the people of Mumbai who are battling the second wave of Covid19, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday waived off the rent of Odisha Bhawan in Navi Mumbai. The Odisha Bhawan is being used by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) as a quarantine centre for health workers since April 2020. The…
Visakhapatnam: In a strategic move to secure the supply of essential hydraulic and lubricating oils, the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for a five-year period from 2024 to 2029. The agreement ensures uninterrupted supply of oils…
New Delhi: A grand Rozgar Mela (job fair) was held today at the ongoing Divya Kala Mela at India Gate, aimed at empowering Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and fostering self-reliance. The event saw enthusiastic participation, with 404 Divyangjan from Delhi-NCR and nearby regions registering for opportunities, out of which 243 candidates were shortlisted for interviews….
Bhubaneswar: In view of Cyclone Yaas which is likely to cross West Bengal and north Odisha, the railway has cancelled 90 trains originating or terminating from ECoR jurisdiction in HOwrah-Chennai main line. On Friday 74 trains were cancelled originating or terminating from Bhubaneswar and Puri, while on Saturday 16 more trains were cancelled. Indian Meteorological…
Pune: The first edition of the Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army began today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. This week-long exercise, running from December 1 to December 8, aims to enhance joint operational efficiency and strengthen the bond of trust and camaraderie between the two…
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held their second bilateral meeting at the ICG Headquarters, furthering the cooperation framework established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in August 2023. This collaborative effort aims to bolster maritime security, enhance law enforcement, and tackle marine pollution in the Indo-Pacific…
New Delhi: Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, spearheaded the inaugural meeting to deliberate on biomass cultivation on degraded land for green biohydrogen production and bioenergy generation. The gathering, held at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe on May 14, 2024, convened key stakeholders from government ministries, knowledge partners, and…
