New Delhi: India is set to achieve a monumental milestone in marine exploration with the launch of its first human underwater submersible, a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s scientific capabilities and advancing its blue economy. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening regional air connectivity, IndiGo is all set to launch direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam, marking the addition of the fifth southern destination connected to Odisha’s capital after Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, and Hyderabad. Although an official announcement on the inaugural date is awaited, IndiGo’s website indicates that bookings for the Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam route are…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday imposed a seven months ban on fishing activities as the season for the nesting of Olive Ridley begins. Every year on the coast of Odisha, the prohibition is clamped from November 1 to May 31 to ensure safe Olive Ridley turtles breeding nd protect them from fishing nets, fishing…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards simplifying regulations and promoting the ‘One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator’ concept, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) approved various amendments in its 43rd meeting held under the chairmanship of Union Health Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra.
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has highlighted Odisha’s vast potential to emerge as a key player in India’s renewable energy sector, emphasizing plans for large-scale solar power and green hydrogen production. Speaking at the concluding session of the two-day Chintan Shivir 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Joshi praised the state’s renewable energy…
Washington: The IBM Center for The Business of Government hosted a virtual presentation by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) from India. The session focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and was attended by prominent representatives from the US Government and stakeholders associated with the IBM Center. The 90-minute…
The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, Sea Vigil 24, concluded on November 21, 2024, with a resounding success, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and coastal defence. Spanning 36 hours, the exercise covered the entire 11,098 km coastline and India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 2.4 million square kilometers, with participation from…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy marked another significant milestone with the launch of the ‘Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 13 (Yard 81)’, the fifth barge of the 08 x Missile Cum Ammunition Barge project. The vessel was constructed by MSME Shipyard, M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd (SEPPL), Visakhapatnam, and the launch ceremony took place…
New Delhi: Addressing the 2023 Batch IAS Officer Trainees at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar underscored India’s steadfast commitment to equality and urged vigilance against misinformation campaigns, particularly surrounding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Asserting India’s longstanding belief in equality, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that the…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-month hiatus, Odisha’s iconic Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is all set to reopen for tourists from August 1. The park had remained closed from May 1 to July 31 to ensure an undisturbed breeding season for saltwater crocodiles, a key wildlife species thriving in the region’s unique mangrove ecosystem. The…
