New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth, non-violence, simplicity and Swadeshi, saying Bapu’s timeless message would continue to guide the country towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat.In a post on X, PM Modi said: “May Bapu’s timeless message…
Rourkela, 1 October 2026: Researchers from the Department of Chemistry and Department of Life Science at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), in collaboration with researchers from the Department of Chemistry, IISER Berhampur, have developed a novel cotarnine-derived therapeutic formulation with potential applications in oral cancer treatment. The research focuses on the design,…
Bhubaneswar, 1 October 2026 As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, East Coast Railway organised a mass Shramdaan under the theme “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” at Rail Vihar Ground, Bhubaneswar, today, reinforcing its commitment towards cleanliness, public participation and a sustainable environment. Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, General Manager, East Coast Railway,…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on Thursday to work out a solution to the long-running Mahanadi water dispute. Odishabusiness directory The talks aim to create a fair agreement on how both states share the river’s water. The conflict began in 2016. Odisha has long…
New Delhi: After the INDIA bloc coordination meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a series of protests against the Election Commission and alleged threats to democratic institutions, saying opposition parties would work together in a coordinated manner. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Kharge said discussions continued for nearly…
Rourkela, September 29, 2026: The Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), organised a seven-day India–Sri Lanka Workshop on “Advanced Thermal and Non-Thermal Sustainable Technologies for Food Industry Waste Reduction and Waste Valorization” from 21 to 27 September 2026. The workshop was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology…
Reliable sources in the Odisha government say Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will travel to Chhattisgarh once the ongoing Assembly session ends, meet counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai, and carry forward talks on a durable settlement of the long-running inter-state water dispute. A firm date has not been announced. Officials say the calendar will be locked…
Opposition members staged a protest near the Speaker’s podium, disrupting the proceedings shortly after the House assembled. Amid the continued protest, the Speaker adjourned the House till 11:30 AM. The MMDR amendment has emerged as a major point of contention during the ongoing Monsoon Session, with the Opposition repeatedly raising concerns over its implications for…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to actively participate in cleanliness initiatives ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, describing cleanliness as the “most beautiful tribute” to Mahatma Gandhi.Addressing the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Modi recalled Gandhi’s emphasis on cleanliness and highlighted several community-led initiatives being undertaken across the…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its counter-offensive against Opposition allegations that elections in India are being manipulated and that the Election Commission is not functioning independently.According to a Hindustan Times report, BJP leaders are concerned that the issue could gain wider public traction and trigger protests, prompting the party to intensify its…
