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Khurda:21/8/24:In a significant achievement in Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has completed the breakthrough of a 1,975-meter-long tunnel (Tunnel No. 07) between Purunakatak and Charichhak. This marks a critical step forward in the ongoing efforts to expand and improve rail connectivity in the region. The Ministry of Railways has prioritized the timely completion of key ...

TNewdelhi:21/8/24:he Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das on being rated “A+”, for the second time in a row, in Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024. Responding to a post on X by Reserve Bank of India, Shri Modi wrote: “Congratulations to RBI Governor Shri @DasShaktikanta for this feat, and that too for the second ...

Newdelhi:21/8/24:”Chandrayaan 3 was a milestone, Chandrayaan 4 and 5 will follow,” announced Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at the Curtain Raiser media interaction on the eve of 1St National Space Day at National Media Centre here. curtain raiser press interaction for grand Celebration of 1St National Space Day today at National Media Centre, New Delhi. India became the fourth country to land ...

Newdelhi:21/8/24:The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked the social media platforms operating in India to comply with a recent Supreme Court order dated August 20, 2024, in the matter titled Kinnori Ghosh @ Anr. versus Union of India & Ors– Re: Circulation of name and photographs of deceased in RG Kar Medical College incident. The Supreme Court ...

Bhubaneswar:18/8/24: The Odisha government plans to plant at least 20 lakh palm trees to reduce the damage caused by lightning strikes. Odisha Forest and Agriculture departments will collaborate to plant these trees in various regions of the state. According to a survey, the decline in palm trees has been linked to the rise in lightning strikes across the state. Speaking to ...

Bhubaneswar:18/8/24: The two-day orientation programme for newly elected members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly concluded in the capital city on Sunday. Addressing the valedictory session, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh emphasised the importance of prioritising the country’s interests over personal ones. He cautioned that obstructing House proceedings without cause could hinder the state’s and country’s development. Harivansh advised the ...

Bhubaneswar:18/8/24: The first radio artiste of Odisha Sanjukta Roy passed away at her residence in Bhubaneswar on August 15 at the age of 91. A disciple of classical instrumentalist late Ustad Haafiz Ali Khan Saheb of Gwalior, Sanjukta was allowed to perform at the launch of the All India Radio (AIR) station at Cuttack in 1948. Her performance was lauded ...

Ahmedabad:18/8/24:   Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah distributed citizenship certificates to 188 refugee sisters-brothers under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today. Many dignitaries were present on the occasion including the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel. In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that the CAA is not just to give citizenship ...

Jaipur :18/8/24: The Vice-President of India, Shri Dhankhar today highlighted the profound significance of organ donation, describing it as “a spiritual activity and the highest moral exemplification of human nature”. He emphasized that organ donation goes beyond physical generosity, reflecting the deepest virtues of compassion and selflessness. Addressing a gathering at event organised by Jain Social Groups (JSG) Central Sansthan, ...

Bhubaneswar:17/8/24:Babushaan Mohanty-starrer Odia film ‘Daman‘, which brought Ollywood’s focus back on original content, has won the 70th National Film Award in the Best Odia Film category for the year 2022. The award comprises a Rajat Kamal and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. Written and directed by Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka, the film was released on November 4, ...