Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president, Naveen Patnaik, has criticized the first budget of the Mohan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of merely rebranding existing schemes from his previous administration. Speaking during the general discussion on the annual budget for fiscal 2024-25 in the State Assembly, Patnaik…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, inaugurated a half-day symposium on ‘Emerging Trends and Technologies in the Broadcasting Sector,’ organized by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. The event highlighted the rapid technological advancements…
Kolkata: In a swift and decisive operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen who were stranded on their fishing boat at sea. The rescue mission, carried out on April 4, 2024, highlights the commitment of the Indian Coast Guard to safeguarding lives at sea and enhancing international cooperation with neighboring countries….
Bhubaneswar: The 39th National Junior Athletics Championship concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing exceptional athletic talent from across the country. Team Haryana emerged as the overall champion, amassing an impressive 303 points, while Tamil Nadu secured the runners-up position with 269 points. Haryana also clinched top honors in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing a troubling surge in dengue cases, with Khordha district emerging as the epicenter of the outbreak. The latest official reports indicate that the state has recorded around 2,000 dengue cases to date, with more than 500 of these concentrated in Khordha. In Bhubaneswar, the Niladri Vihar area has been particularly affected, contributing…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has sanctioned a series of proposals aimed at providing comprehensive support to athletes and Para-athletes in their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In its latest meeting, the MOC approved financial support for Paralympic Table Tennis medallist Bhavina Patel…
Bhubaneswar: India and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral economic cooperation, as highlighted in the recent Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held between the two nations. With merchandise trade between India and Australia reaching approximately 24 billion USD in the fiscal year 2023-24, both countries recognize the immense potential for further growth and collaboration…
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….
Puri: Participants of the 21st edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on May 10 voiced concern over the deteriorating condition of several historical and cultural landmarks in the holy city, calling for urgent steps to preserve Puri’s rich heritage. The heritage walk began from the nearly 300-year-old Maniram Matha near Marichikote Square on the…
Bengaluru: In a pioneering study, scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have uncovered the electronic mechanisms behind a new class of materials known as incipient metals, which exhibit metavalent bonding (MVB) within a single 2D layer of Group IV chalcogenides. This breakthrough has significant implications for energy harvesting and power…
