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Newdelhi:4/4/25:The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Four projects of Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 18,658 crore (approx.). The Four projects covering 15 Districts in 3 States i.e., Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 1247 Kms. These projects include: Sambalpur ...

NewDelhi :4/4/25: Indian Railways has taken a major step towards automation and efficiency in rolling stock maintenance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS). The agreement was formalized today at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. AWPMS is an advanced system that allows ...

Bhadrak:4/4/25: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025. The four operational flight trials were carried out against high-speed aerial targets. The missiles intercepted the aerial ...

Bangkok:4/4/25:  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. The two leaders reviewed the unique and close relationship between India and Nepal. They expressed satisfaction at the progress in enhancing physical and digital connectivity, people-to-people linkages, and in the domain of ...

Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to update the Waqf Act, 1995 to fix issues in the management of Waqf properties. The proposed changes focus on: Overcoming the shortcomings of the previous act and enhancing the efficiency of Waqf boards Updating the definitions of waqf Improving the registration process Increasing the role of technology in managing Waqf records​. The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) ...

Bhubaneswar:3/4/25:The safety and security of tourists are critical for any destination aiming to enhance its appeal among visitors. Recognizing this, an increasing number of countries are establishing dedicated Tourist Police units to safeguard the interests of travelers. A well-structured and comprehensive training program for Tourist Police plays a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and professionalism of law enforcement personnel ...

Bhubaneswar, 3/4/2025:On-call Artificial Insemination (AI) service will bring a sea change in the field of dairy development and enhance milk production in Odisha. Dairy farmers can avail of this service sitting in the comfort of their homes. Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department has urged dairy farmers and cow-keepers of the state to take full advantage of the toll-free number ...

Bhubaneswar:3/4/25:For the first time, Odisha is celebrating Odia Pakhya from 1st to 14th April to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Odisha. As part of this initiative, a dedicated website has been launched to provide comprehensive information about the celebrations. The website provides all the details related to Odia Paksha, including a schedule of events organized by the ...

Bhubaneswar:3/4/25:The Odisha Assembly’s third session and budget session of the 17th Assembly concluded with a monumental achievement, marking a historic day in the state’s legislative history. The University Amendment Bill 2024 and the State Highways Authority Bill 2025 were passed after extensive debates and discussions, lasting over 20 hours and stretching into the early hours of the morning. The third ...

Khurda:3/4/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 14 industrial projects in Khurda district. These projects, which have a cumulative investment of Rs 5,770 crore, are expected to generate 37,030 jobs across various sectors. The inaugurated projects span industries such as food processing, textiles, apparel, technical textiles, mechanical and electrical goods, packaging, and refractory materials. With ...