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GRIDCO developing 10,960 MW Power projects in Odisha: Singh Deo

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha is making steady progress toward achieving its green energy targets by strengthening the state’s power infrastructure, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo
today said.
While reviewing all ongoing and upcoming projects of GRIDCO, Singh Deo stated that the corporation is currently developing power projects with a combined capacity of 10,960 MW.
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PM will lead Yoga Day celebrations at Kolkata's Red Road

18 Jun 2026 | 7:36 PM

Kolkata, Jun 18 (UNI) Kolkata will host the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the Common Yoga Protocol at Red Road, where thousands of participants are expected to gather for the event, the Ayush Ministry announced on Thursday.

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad enters QS World University Rankings for first time

18 Jun 2026 | 7:30 PM

Dhanbad, Jun 18 (UNI) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has secured a place in the QS World University Rankings 2027 for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone in the institute's century-long journey.

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Nathwani, Baidyanath Ram elected to Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand

18 Jun 2026 | 7:29 PM

Ranchi, Jun 18 (UNI) NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) nominee, Baidyanath Ram, were elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand today, while Congress candidate Pranav Jha failed to secure a berth in the Upper House.

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Mizoram nears completion of electoral roll digitisation, leads SIR progress nationwide

18 Jun 2026 | 7:21 PM

Aizawl, Jun 18 (UNI) Mizoram has moved closer to completing the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the state achieving 95.53 per cent digitisation of enumeration forms, emerging as the leading performer among the 16 states and three union Territories where the exercise is currently underway.

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APPSC must uphold highest standards of integrity and excellence: Guv

18 Jun 2026 | 7:04 PM

Itanagar, June 18 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik has emphasized the need for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and excellence while ensuring transparent and merit-based recruitment.

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