Bhubaneswar: Online trading scams have surged dramatically in Odisha over the past two years, with 40,270 people falling victim in 2024 alone, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the state Assembly on Monday. Responding to queries raised by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, the Chief Minister provided detailed statistics on the rising cases. According…
New Delhi: Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The announcement was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday, with Malhotra set to take over the role on Wednesday for a tenure of three years. A seasoned bureaucrat with…
Bhubaneswar: The three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat,’ relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve, has been spotted roaming in the forests of neighboring Jharkhand. The information was shared by Baripada RCCF (Regional Chief Conservator of Forests) Prakash Chand Gogineni on Monday. Speaking to the media, Gogineni confirmed that the tigress’s movements are under close surveillance. “Our…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a slight decline in the sex ratio at birth (SRB) over the past decade, raising concerns about societal preferences for male children. According to the Health Management Information System (HMIS) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the SRB in the state dropped to 926 girls per 1,000 boys in…
Noida: The Noida International Airport (NIA) achieved a significant milestone today with the successful landing of its first validation flight, signaling a crucial step toward its operational readiness. The historic event was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Member of Parliament Gautam Buddha Nagar Dr. Mahesh Sharma, and Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh, along…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) inaugurated its 6th Capacity Building Program for mid-career Sri Lankan civil servants on Monday. This two-week initiative, running from December 9 to December 20, 2024, aims to foster cross-border collaboration and skill enhancement in governance. The program features 40 participants, including Divisional Secretaries, Assistant Divisional Secretaries,…
New Delhi: DME Development Limited (DMEDL), a fully-owned subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully raised ₹775 crore through the issuance of its first-of-its-kind Green Bonds in the roads and highways sector. The groundbreaking initiative highlights a shift towards sustainable infrastructure development. NHAI Chairman, Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS, lauded the response…
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held their second bilateral meeting at the ICG Headquarters, furthering the cooperation framework established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in August 2023. This collaborative effort aims to bolster maritime security, enhance law enforcement, and tackle marine pollution in the Indo-Pacific…
Ropar: The prestigious Sheet Metal Forming (SMF) 2024 conference, hosted by IIT Ropar, concluded successfully, attracting a diverse gathering of national and international delegates. Organized under the flagship of the Sheet Metal Forming Research Association (SMFRA), the two-day event brought together researchers, industry leaders, and academicians to explore advancements in metal forming technologies. The conference…
Kaliningrad, Russia: The Indian Navy welcomed its latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, INS Tushil (F 70), into its fleet today. The commissioning ceremony at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad was graced by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, who hailed the event as a milestone in India’s maritime strength and a testament to the deep and enduring…
