Pune: The first edition of the Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army began today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. This week-long exercise, running from December 1 to December 8, aims to enhance joint operational efficiency and strengthen the bond of trust and camaraderie between the two…
Indore: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda marked World AIDS Day 2024 with a commemorative event at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Auditorium, Indore, alongside Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. This year’s theme, “Take the Rights Path,” highlighted the importance of ensuring equal rights, dignity, and access to healthcare for those living…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced proactive measures to address grievances related to paddy procurement for the ongoing Kharif season. In a bid to ensure smooth transactions for registered farmers, nodal officers have been deployed across districts to expedite redressal of complaints. Farmers can now access information about token numbers and the receipt of Minimum…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell will remain closed on all Mondays in December due to the ongoing second session of the 17th Odisha Assembly. An official statement from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department confirmed the temporary closure. The decision has been taken to ensure smooth functioning during the Assembly session. The…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic 35th Konark Festival is set to begin tomorrow, promising five days of cultural splendor from December 1 to 5. Held on the open-air stage near the famed Sun Temple in Konark, the festival will celebrate India’s rich classical dance heritage and artistic traditions. Jointly organized by the Tourism Department, Odia Language, Literature…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to elevate hockey’s popularity and accessibility, India’s national broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) has announced a partnership with the Hockey India League (HIL). The collaboration aims to make “IndiaKaGame—Hockey” a nationwide celebration and ensure hockey players become household names. This year’s Hockey India League, commencing on December 28, 2024, is historic…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, presided over the 236th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), held in New Delhi today. The meeting saw several landmark decisions and updates aimed at improving member benefits, fostering employer compliance, and ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has made significant strides in implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary “From Karmachari to Karmayogi” initiative by onboarding around 50,000 employees and nearly all state government departments onto the i-GOT (Integrated Government Online Training) platform by November 2024. This effort underscores the state’s commitment to fostering a skilled, accountable, and citizen-centric workforce. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IPS officer Anupama James has been appointed as the Superintendent of Police (SP) at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on central deputation. The 2013-batch officer, currently serving as the SP in the Odisha Vigilance Department, will now take on a crucial role at the national level. A notification issued by the Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: In response to restrictions imposed by the West Bengal government on the supply of potatoes to other states, the Odisha government has announced that it will no longer procure potatoes from its neighboring state. Odisha’s Supplies Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, confirmed the decision today, stating, “We won’t procure potatoes from West Bengal. The Odisha…
