Yangon: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region on Friday, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, leaving 1,644 people dead, 3,408 injured, and 139 missing, according to the State Administration Council’s Information Team. The epicentre, located just 20 km from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city with a population of 1.5 million, caused widespread devastation….
New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the voluntary retirement application of Odisha-cadre IAS officer Sujata R Karthikeyan, marking the conclusion of her distinguished career in public service. Karthikeyan, a 2000-batch IAS officer, had submitted her voluntary retirement request on March 13, 2025, under Rule 16(2A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958….
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the two-day National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for continuous activism, awareness, and collective participation to protect and enhance the environment. In her inaugural address, President Murmu stressed that environmental protection should not be limited to special occasions but should become…
Chandigarh: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, UT of Chandigarh, organized a hands-on workshop on the e-Jagriti platform at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Sarangpur, Chandigarh. The workshop aimed to train key stakeholders in using the e-Jagriti portal, an integrated digital system…
Chikhali: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a state-of-the-art 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility of Waaree Energy in Chikhali, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. The event was graced by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, and several senior ministers…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand, along with training and associated equipment. The contracts, worth ₹62,700 crore (excluding taxes), were formalized on March 28, 2025. The first contract includes the supply of 66 LCHs to…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several districts in western Odisha over the next three days. Sambalpur and Jharsuguda are expected to experience heatwave conditions tomorrow, March 29, as per the latest forecast. For March 30, the IMD has issued a yellow warning for six districts, including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur,…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to agriculture and farmer welfare, the Odisha government has prioritized not only farmers’ livelihoods but also the education of their children. The CM-KISAN Yojana, an initiative under the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, is playing a crucial role in financially empowering the farming community. A key component of this initiative, the…
Bhubaneswar: Stressing the transformative role of science and technology in societal progress, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called for greater integration of research and innovation in governance and public welfare. Speaking at the ‘Scientist Felicitation and Award Ceremony – 2023’ at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Center, the Chief Minister highlighted the need to…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board was held this afternoon at the Conference Hall of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department at Kharavela Bhawan. The meeting, presided over by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change and Chairman of the Standing Committee, focused on…
