Abuja, Nigeria: In a historic moment at the State House, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, conferred the prestigious national award, Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award recognizes Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional statesmanship and his pivotal role in deepening India-Nigeria relations….
Kolkata: Mumbai City FC will travel to Kolkata to take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium and will look for a different outcome than what they managed two weeks earlier when a defeat to the Mariners meant they had to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s forests are witnessing a positive trend in elephant conservation, as revealed by the Odisha Elephant Census 2024. The census, announced on World Elephant Day by Susant Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) for Wildlife, shows an increase in the elephant population within the state’s forest divisions. The 2024 census recorded 2,098…
Bhubaneswar: The 2024 edition of the state-level Sargiful festival came to a vibrant conclusion, showcasing the artistic, cultural, and academic talents of Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students from across Odisha. The event underscored the importance of nurturing young talent and fostering community pride. Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST…
Bhubaneswar: Five edited volumes of the ‘Encyclopaedia of Tribes in Odisha’ published by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute and Odisha State Tribal Museum have been released. The edited volumes contain 418 research articles covering all the 62 Scheduled Tribe Communities and 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. All the articles were earlier…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing naval capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, on February 13, 2024. The contract, valued at Rs. 2269.54 Crore, involves the procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems, including associated equipment and accessories for the Indian Navy. This procurement…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted the public about a developing cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm could bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h and is predicted to cause heavy rainfall across Odisha, according…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Haryana, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Rithala – Narela – Nathupur (Kundli) corridor of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project. This new 26.463 km corridor will play a pivotal role in connecting northwestern parts of Delhi with Haryana,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will soon witness the launch of its first-ever Bee Corridor project, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) planning large-scale plantation of pollinator-friendly trees and flowering species along major highway stretches across the state. The initiative, scheduled to begin during the upcoming monsoon season in June, is aimed at creating eco-sensitive highway…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance direct connectivity to Puri from diverse districts, the state government has launched the Jagannath Express bus service. Under the Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI), this service establishes direct links from district headquarters towns to Puri via the state capital. Notably, it introduces a forward-thinking initiative, presenting a substantial 50%…
