Bhubaneswar: Former Supreme Court judge and Oversight Authority of the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), Justice Anang Kumar Patnaik, embarked on a two-day visit to Sundargarh district to review various development projects funded by OMBADC and the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). On Thursday, Justice Patnaik toured several projects in Bargaon and Sundargarh Sadar blocks….
Paris: Spain’s two-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz outlasted first-time semifinalist Jannik Sinner of Italy in a five-set thriller to make the men’s singles final at the French Open on Friday, fighting back from two sets to one down to secure a superb victory. Third seed Alcaraz emerged victorious in four hours and 9 minutes to…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar has issued a warning about a recent surge in sophisticated cybercrime, specifically cyber arrest scam calls, targeting city residents. The scam involves fraudsters impersonating police officials to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar has urged all residents to remain vigilant against such scams. The authorities advise people to avoid unsolicited…
New Delhi: In his first comments after staking a claim to form the government at the Centre for the third consecutive time, PM Narendra Modi said on Friday that the time has come to reap the benefits of all the hard work done in the last 10 years to raise India’s profile on the global…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest Department made this decision to ensure the safety of tourists as the rainy season commences in the state. In an official notification, STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Goginen stated that the closure is a precautionary…
Bhubaneswar: Sujata R. Karthikeyan, the Special Secretary of the Finance Department, has been granted a six-month leave to care for her minor daughter who is preparing for her Class X exams. The leave commenced on May 31, 2024, as per a notification issued by the General Administration (GA) department. The notification, citing Rule 18-D of…
Singapore: On the sidelines of the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum, the Department of Commerce and Invest India organized a high-profile meeting to highlight various investment opportunities in India. The event, held at Marina Bay Sands, brought together over 60 participants, including global investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders from…
New Delhi: The first Command and Control Compatibility Board (CCCB) meeting for 2024 between India and the United States concluded today at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The four-day event, held from 4th to 7th June, saw the participation of a 29-member U.S. delegation led by Paul Nicholson, Executive Director of US INDOPACOM, and a…
New Delhi: An MoU was signed today between CSC SPV (Common Services Centres Special Purpose Vehicle) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to convert 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into CSCs. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing effort to enhance citizen-centric services in rural areas. The MoU was signed by Sanjay…
New Delhi: In preparation for the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and the Ministry of AYUSH have commenced comprehensive media and outreach activities. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of I&B, and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, reviewed the plans aimed at…
