Visakhapatnam: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today unveiled a series of transformative infrastructure and modernisation projects at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a significant stride in India’s maritime ambitions. With an overall investment exceeding ₹276 crore, the initiatives aim to enhance the port’s operational capacity, improve public amenities, and position it as a…
Leh: The festival of colours, Holi, was imbued with patriotic fervour as Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrated the occasion with soldiers in Leh on March 24, 2024. Accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps Lt Gen Rashim Bali, Rajnath Singh lauded the unwavering commitment…
Pune: The flagship Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) for tri-services officers commenced on June 10, 2024, at the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune. This prestigious course includes 166 officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, and five officers from friendly foreign countries. The DSTSC is designed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday finalised a comprehensive operational framework for paddy procurement during the Rabi season of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26, with a strong focus on transparency, digital monitoring and protection of genuine farmers’ interests. The decisions were taken during a high-level Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate renewable energy adoption and decarbonizing the energy sector, the Government of Odisha is drafting the Odisha Pumped Storage Project (PSP) Policy 2025. The policy aims to attract investment in PSPs while creating a conducive ecosystem for clean energy development in the state. A key meeting was held today to discuss the draft…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, conducted an inspection of several cyclone shelters in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area this afternoon, reviewing the preparedness and emergency arrangements in place ahead of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’. The visit is part of Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster management, as…
Bhubaneswar: A meeting of the State Water Resources Board, Odisha, was held today under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at the Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The meeting reviewed key initiatives in the water sector, including the formulation of the Draft State Water Policy and strategies to enhance irrigation coverage and efficiency across the State….
Udhampur: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, while chairing the DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting, made a strong case for promoting Udhampur’s famous milk product, “Kaladi,” through value addition and innovative fusion techniques. The local delicacy, which was recently mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public rally, was highlighted as a…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming elections in Odisha, the Congress party has announced a change in its candidate for the Digapahandi Assembly seat in Ganjam district. Saka Sujit Kumar has been nominated by the Congress party to contest from the Digapahandi constituency, replacing the previously named candidate, Shreedhar Dev. The official announcement was made by…
Bhubaneswar: To help the Odisha train accident victim’s kin, a Control Room has been set up at BMC-ICOMC tower at Satya Nagar in Bhubaneswar. They can contact toll-free numbers 18003450061/1929 for assistance. The Control Room will operate 24×7. They can also contact the following Nodal Officers- 1. Rajesh Pradhan: 6370946287 2. Asish Patra:7978095293 3. Debasish…
