Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27, with the Odisha Gymnastics Association formally announcing the event at a press conference held in the city on Thursday. The championships will be conducted at Kalinga Stadium from April 25 to May 3, bringing together top gymnasts from across the…
Panaji, Goa: In a significant boost to India’s maritime security capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), Adamya and Akshar, on October 28, 2024. The vessels, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content, mark a step forward in achieving self-reliance in defense under the…
H&UD Minister Reviews Bhubaneswar’s TP Schemes and New City Project, Stresses Timely, Planned Urban Expansion
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to modernise marine fisheries governance and strengthen coastal livelihoods, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved repeal of the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1982 and cleared a proposal for a new legislation aimed at sustainable development of the sector. The proposed Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026 will introduce a broader…
New Delhi: In a major step towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into India’s defence operations, the Evaluating Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (ETAI) Framework and Guidelines were officially launched by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat in New Delhi. The launch marks a…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to enhance accessibility and efficiency in revenue services, the Odisha government has initiated steps to upgrade its WhatsApp-based ‘Ama Sathi’ chatbot, making it more responsive and citizen-centric. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva Bhawan, where officials discussed measures…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has put in place extensive security and surveillance measures ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 examination scheduled for June 21, with authorities focusing on ensuring a fair, secure and incident-free conduct of the national-level entrance test across the state. To review preparedness, Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania convened a meeting with…
New Delhi: WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in the media, entertainment, broadcasting and communication technology sectors. The MoU was signed in…
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today addressed the inaugural session of the review meeting of the Department of School Education and Literacy with States and Union Territories. Key officials, including Secretary DoSE&L Sanjay Kumar, Additional Secretaries Vipin Kumar and Anandrao V. Patil, and representatives from NCERT, SCERTs, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, CBSE, and…
Nagpur: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, along with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, visited the Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) headquarters today to assess the company’s performance. The review meeting, which focused on coal production, dispatch efficiency, and the welfare of Project Affected People (PAPs), was attended by…
