Anshas: The 2nd edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE has commenced, with the Indian Army contingent, consisting of 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), arriving in Egypt. The exercise is scheduled to take place at Anshas, Egypt, from January 22nd to February 1st, 2024, following the successful inaugural edition held…
Bakloh: The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR commenced at the Special Forces Training School. Running from January 22nd to February 3rd, 2024, this annual event is held alternately in both countries. The Indian Army contingent, consisting of 20 personnel, hails from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces). Meanwhile, the Kyrgyzstan contingent,…
Ayodhya: In a remarkable display of swift medical response, the BHISHM Cube of Project Arogya Maitri, a cutting-edge mobile hospital stationed in Ayodhya, played a crucial role in saving the life of 65-year-old Ramkrishna Srivastava. During the Pran Prastitha event, Shri Srivastava suffered a sudden heart attack, collapsing unconscious. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rapid…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government underwent a significant administrative reshuffle, with Ranjan Kumar Das, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, appointed as the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Central Division), Cuttack. This decision aims to strengthen excise administration and curb Excise-related crimes in Kalahandi district. The reshuffle also included new district collectors, with a focus on empowering young officers. Ten…
Bhubaneswar: Schools from Odisha and Rajasthan clinched top honours in the Pipe Band Girls and Pipe Band Boys categories, respectively, at the National School Band Competition held in anticipation of Republic Day celebrations. Droupadi Girls High School in Nishaposi, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, outshone others in the Pipe Band Girls category, securing the coveted first position….
Bhubaneswar: In a move geared towards fortifying the Excise administration in Kalahandi district, the Odisha Cabinet granted approval on Monday for the establishment of a new Excise Station at Koksara. The decision to create this new Excise Station is rooted in the objective of bolstering excise administration at the grassroots level. It also seeks to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha State Cabinet has granted approval for a proposal presented by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to amend the Odisha Government Land Settlement Rules of 1983. The amendment specifically targets the reduction of conversion fees applicable to the transformation of leasehold land owned by the Odisha State Housing…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government has embarked on an initiative to provide secure accommodations for women workers in proximity to industrial areas, with a particular focus on the seafood processing sector, poised to generate substantial employment opportunities. Under this visionary plan, a Working Women’s Hostel will be developed within the seafood park, complete with essential…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to diversify and boost agricultural income while promoting sustainable practices, coffee cultivation is set to become a major commercial crop in Odisha. The state, blessed with conducive agro-climatic conditions, sees coffee as a lucrative alternative to traditional cropping methods, particularly in tribal areas. The “Coffee Plantation for Sustainable Livelihoods (CPSL)” scheme…
Chennai: The defending champions, Maharashtra, marked their entry into the gold medal tally at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 on Monday as gymnast Aaryan Davande secured the Artistic All-Round crown at the SDAT Aquatics complex. Davande’s stellar performance garnered a total of 73.200 points, edging past Uttar Pradesh’s Pranav Mishra, who secured 72.470 points,…
