Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC) celebrated National Space Day with great enthusiasm today, bringing together eminent scientists, academicians, students, and dignitaries. The event was graced by the Minister for Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, who highlighted India’s proud achievements in space exploration. This year’s celebration revolved around the theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan:…
Bhubaneswar: The annual bird census at Chilika Lake commenced today and is set to continue until January 15. To facilitate the census, boating activities for visitors have been temporarily suspended. Approximately 20 teams have been mobilized to conduct a comprehensive count of both migratory and resident birds throughout the Chilika lagoon. In a technological stride,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting mother tongue-based higher education, the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has now been made available in Odia. The Odia course book and study material were formally released today by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Higher…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing passenger convenience, the DigiYatra facility was officially launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The facility aims to offer a hassle-free travel experience by eliminating the need for long queues and enabling contactless entry for passengers. BPIA Director Prasanna Pradhan explained the details of the…
Bhubaneswar: The School & Mass Education Department of Odisha has announced that the first merit list for Plus II course admissions will be released on July 20, 2024. The selection process is being conducted through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal, as stated in an official press release. For the 2024-25 academic session, a…
Bhubaneswar: Unprecedented weather patterns have led to a remarkable and rare occurrence as two powerful cyclonic storms, named “Tej” and “Hamoon,” have emerged simultaneously over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, respectively. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has flagged this extraordinary phenomenon as a highly unusual and infrequent event, marking a significant point…
Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…
Haridwar: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) will host the much-anticipated Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4 at Chandi Ghat, Haridwar. This event commemorates the annual anniversary of the Ganga River’s designation as India’s ‘National River’ and marks the eighth edition of the festival, being held for the first time on the riverbanks. The festival…
New Delhi: In response to a threat perception report prepared by central security agencies, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been provided with Z-category VIP security by the Central government, according to sources on Tuesday. Rajiv Kumar, a distinguished former IAS officer from the 1984 batch, assumed the esteemed role of the 25th Chief Election…
Bhubaneswar: ‘Odisha Women in Media’, a trust of women professionals working in media and related fields in the state, was launched here on Saturday. Attending the event, Bhubaneswar Mayor and former journalist Sulochana Das appreciated the formation of the association and bringing together all the women journalists and media professionals under one umbrella. “The floating…
