Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address the persistent issue of migrant worker displacement, the Odisha government held a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on exploring sustainable livelihood options, with a special emphasis on dairy farming and cattle rearing…
Bhubaneswar: Bringing pride to Odisha, Ritika Rath has emerged as the state topper in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 48. The results were announced on Tuesday by the UPSC. A former student of SAI International School, Bhubaneswar, Ritika completed her Class X…
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024, with 1,009 candidates recommended for appointment to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services. The final selection is based on candidates’ cumulative performance in the Preliminary…
Bhubaneswar: The Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter, in association with IIT Bhubaneswar, celebrated National Public Relations Day 2025 with a thought-provoking event centred on the theme ‘Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Role of Public Relations’. The event, held at the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, brought together communication professionals, academicians, students, and tech experts…
Koraput/Bhubaneswar: In a proud and defining moment for Odisha, Koraput district has earned national acclaim as Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 in the category of Holistic Development of Districts to Collector V. Keerthi Vasan. The prestigious award was conferred at a ceremony held at Vigyan…
Gandhinagar: In a significant push towards enhancing India’s skill ecosystem, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, inaugurated a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The centre has been jointly developed by the National Skill…
Mumbai: In a landmark moment for India’s maritime and tourism sectors, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today flagged off cruise operations from the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), the country’s largest and most modern cruise terminal. Developed under the ambitious Cruise Bharat Mission, the terminal was inaugurated at Ballard Pier in…
Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh: Rooted in centuries-old Buddhist culture and traditions, Namsai district in Arunachal Pradesh emerged as a vibrant symbol of spiritual heritage and cultural continuity as it played host to the International Conclave on Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of North-East India. The two-day conclave, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration…
Sambalpur: In a significant step towards responsive and accessible governance, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a public grievance hearing outside the state capital for the first time, with Sambalpur playing host to the initiative on Monday. The session witnessed an overwhelming response, as the CM personally heard grievances from 1,400 citizens, marking the…
Vatican City / New Delhi: Pope Francis, the revered head of the Roman Catholic Church and a global symbol of compassion and humility, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that the Holy Father died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City, following a prolonged battle with…
