Nice, France: Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a key bilateral meeting today with Vidar Helgesen, UNESCO emissary and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), with a shared focus on strengthening international cooperation for ocean conservation. Dr. Singh, who is leading the Indian delegation to the 3rd United…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to promote regional language-based learning, the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, to offer a wide range of academic programmes in the Odia language. The collaboration will enable IGNOU to offer Bachelor’s…
Puri: As the sacred town of Puri gears up for the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, the Odisha Government has assured devotees that preparations are well on track. With less than two weeks remaining for the Snana Yatra—a key prelude to the main event—officials confirmed that nearly 80% of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major move to support families affected by human-wildlife conflicts, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an increase in the compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks from ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh. The decision comes as a significant relief to villagers living in close proximity to forest areas, who frequently bear…
Cuttack: Odisha Police Constable Anupama Swain was honoured on Monday by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania for bringing international acclaim to the state with her stellar performance at the 9th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship held recently in Amman, Jordan. At a special felicitation ceremony held at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack, DGP…
Puri: The 11th edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) was successfully held on Sunday, drawing together twenty heritage researchers from across Odisha. The walk, aimed at exploring the rich cultural and architectural legacy of Srikhetra, brought to light intricate traditions behind the making of Lord Jagannath’s chariots, as well as significant insights into temples and…
New Delhi: In a major stride towards inclusive digital transformation, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, paving the way for the integration of advanced multilingual artificial intelligence solutions across key passenger-facing platforms of Indian Railways. The MoU was formally signed…
Puducherry: Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, today inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. The launch marks a significant stride in promoting transparent, efficient, and environment-friendly governance. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Puducherry Assembly, was graced by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan,…
Paris: In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner and capture his second French Open title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The 22-year-old defending champion, showing incredible grit and resilience, clawed back from two sets down to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Department on Sunday caught Dhiman Chakma, IAS (2021 batch) and Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh from a local businessman at his official residence. The bribe amount was reportedly part of a larger demand of ₹20 lakh, allegedly made by the Sub-Collector under threats…
