Stavanger (Norway): The stage is set for a historic moment in the world of chess as Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu gear up to compete in the 12th edition of the esteemed Norway Chess tournament. Scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 7 at SR-Bank’s main building in Stavanger,…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha reeling under an intense heatwave, the state government is actively considering shifting school timings to morning hours to safeguard students from extreme temperatures. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is likely to implement morning classes soon. A formal discussion will be…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to the Central Government to take measures for procuring an additional 10 lakh metric tons (LMT) of parboiled rice from Odisha, aiming to benefit the state’s farmers. In a letter addressed to Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal, Pradhan highlighted that Odisha ranks as the…
Bhubaneswar: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush drive (IMI 5.0) is set to launch in Odisha on September 11. The mission aims to identify and register all children under 5 years and pregnant women who may have missed their vaccine doses. It will be executed in three rounds, spanning from September to November 2023, with each round…
Mumbai: In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and safety of digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a fresh set of regulations governing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem. The changes, which came into effect today, are aimed at reducing network load, curbing misuse, and improving transaction transparency. Under…
New Delhi: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent recently took part in the prestigious Exercise Red Flag 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, from 4 June to 14 June. This marked the second edition of the advanced aerial combat training exercise this year, held quarterly by the United States Air Force (USAF). Alongside the…
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 04 Jan 24. On taking over, the Flag Officer paid homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost for the performing arts in Odisha, the state government has approved the establishment of an outreach centre for the National School of Drama (NSD) in Bhubaneswar. Initially, the centre will operate temporarily at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. This initiative is seen as a prestigious milestone for the…
Daman: In a landmark development for India’s sterile injectable manufacturing sector, Sovereign Pharma has successfully commissioned its first advanced isolator-based filling line, strengthening the country’s position in high-precision, contamination-controlled pharmaceutical production. The newly inaugurated line is part of the company’s long-term modernization plan, under which three existing filling lines are being upgraded to fully contained…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has directed his administration to unequivocally oppose any projects that jeopardize Odisha’s interests, threaten the livelihood of its residents, or harm the state’s environment. This directive was issued during a comprehensive review of inter-state irrigation projects held at Lok Seva Bhawan. “The interest of the people of Odisha is foremost…
