Category: News

New Delhi, July 2: India’s transition towards electric mobility could deliver significant economic and environmental benefits, with estimates suggesting that achieving 20% electric vehicle (EV) penetration by 2030 may help save nearly ₹1 lakh crore in fuel import costs. According to policy insights, a higher adoption of EVs will substantially…

Bhubaneswar, July 2: Despite steady improvements in child nutrition indicators over the past few years, malnutrition continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Odisha, particularly in remote tribal and hard-to-reach regions. To strengthen early detection and ensure timely nutritional intervention, the Odisha Government has launched the first phase…

July 2: A university‘s measure is not just in what it teaches, but in what it sets in motion. Over the last quarter, Plaksha University lived that belief across research, entrepreneurship, policy, sustainability, and student leadership, engaging with the real challenges facing regions, industries, and the next generation of builders.…

New Delhi, July 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the ‘Green Drive Portal’ under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, aimed at encouraging large-scale tree plantation and environmental participation among citizens. The initiative seeks to strengthen green cover in the national capital by enabling individuals, institutions, and…

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Fulfilling a key promise to make education affordable for every child, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved ‘Gyanodaya – Shiksharu Samruddhi’, a flagship scheme that extends free education from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level by waiving admission fees for eligible students from the 2026–27 academic…

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 major proposals spanning eight key departments, underscoring the state government’s focus on strengthening education, infrastructure, water resource management, digital governance, food security and disaster resilience. The decisions were taken at the 42nd meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief…

July 1: As consumers become increasingly conscious about wellness, hydration is evolving beyond just quenching thirst. Today’s consumers are looking for beverages which deliver additional benefits, from protein and electrolytes to vitamins and energy support. People no longer view hydration as a standalone habit but as an integral part of replenishing…

New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,145 crore highway project to construct a new road corridor between Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed highway is aimed at improving regional connectivity, reducing travel time, and easing traffic congestion on existing routes. It is expected to…

New Delhi, July 1: The government has said that the GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) system will play a key role in strengthening India’s satellite-based navigation ecosystem and enhancing precision navigation services across sectors. Officials said GAGAN, developed jointly by the Airports Authority of India and ISRO, is designed…

New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet has approved a major infrastructure project worth ₹6,969.67 crore for the construction of a six-lane tunnel that will connect the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi. The project is aimed at significantly improving urban connectivity, reducing travel time, and easing traffic…