Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has no plans to provide 300 units of free electricity to consumers, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo clarified in the Assembly on Wednesday. Instead, he urged households to opt for rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to reduce their electricity bills. The Deputy CM’s…
Bangalore: In a pioneering move aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration in the telecommunications sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organized the “Telecom Design Collaboration Sprint” at IIIT Bangalore. The event brought together startups, MSMEs, academia, and research institutions to ideate and innovate towards developing a comprehensive and future-ready telecom stack, with a focus on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 800 crore for tourism development in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, cultural heritage promotion, and eco-tourism initiatives. Key Budgetary Allocations for Tourism: Development and Management of Tourist Accommodation: Rs. 359 crore to improve hospitality infrastructure. Tourist Information and Publicity: Rs. 332 crore for promoting Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: A Super Speciality OPD facility was inaugurated at the ESI Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The initiative, led by Labour & Employees’ State Insurance, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, aims to deliver advanced medical services to insured employees and their families. The new facility has been developed in collaboration with…
New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mining sector, Steel, Mines, and Works Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced on Thursday that substantial gold reserves have been discovered across several districts in the state. The announcement was made during a session in the Odisha Assembly, following a query from Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati. Minister Jena disclosed that gold deposits have…
Bhubaneswar: A 15-member delegation from Assam Millets Mission (AMM) is currently on an exposure visit to Odisha to gain insights and inspiration from the successful implementation of the Odisha Millets Mission (OMM).
Mumbai: The Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at their fortress, the Wankhede Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav’s scintillating century, supported by Tilak Varma’s steady innings, propelled MI to their fourth win of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, MI set…
Jhajjar: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, virtually addressed the 5th Foundation Day celebration of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at AIIMS Jhajjar today.
Puri: The Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025), conceptualised as India’s first COP-style platform for interstate coordination, concluded with a high-level press briefing in Puri, marking a significant step towards building a collaborative and future-ready clean energy ecosystem in the country. Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister (Energy, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment) Kanak Vardhan…
