Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline administrative functions, the Odisha government on Friday announced a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadre, assigning new responsibilities to senior officers and facilitating a central deputation. Senior bureaucrat Sanjay Kumar Singh, a 1997-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the Principal Secretary of the Works Department. Singh will continue…
New Delhi: In light of emerging security concerns due to escalating tensions along the border, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman convened a high-level meeting on Thursday with Managing Directors and CEOs of public and private sector banks, as well as heads of insurance companies, to assess the financial sector’s preparedness—especially in…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward strengthening industry-academia collaboration, IIT Bhubaneswar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TCS iON to launch a specialized certificate programme in cloud systems and infrastructure management. The agreement was officially signed by Dinakar Pasla, Dean of Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy at IIT Bhubaneswar, and V Ramaswamy, Global…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Wednesday inaugurated a series of new technological initiatives at the Odisha State Beverages Corporation (OSBC) head office. The new systems include the Central CCTV Monitoring System, Auto Indexing Approval System, and direct integration with the State Government Treasury. These upgrades are designed to enable real-time monitoring of OSBC’s…
Sambalpur: The Hirakud Wetland, a Ramsar Site since 2022, has transformed into a vibrant cradle of life this summer as thousands of migratory waders and shorebirds have descended upon its 26 emerging islands for nesting and rearing their young. From River Terns and Pratincoles to Gull-billed Terns, Little Terns, Whiskered Terns, Ringed Plovers, Oriental Pratincoles,…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the suspension of the IPL 2025 season for one week, citing rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The board confirmed that the decision, made in consultation with government authorities and stakeholders, is a precautionary measure in the…
New Delhi: India reaffirmed its rising stature as a global space power at the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025), inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and the Department of Space. With the theme “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,”…
New York: India presented a strong case for sustainable forest management and ecological restoration at the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20), held from May 5 to 9 at the United Nations Headquarters. Led by Sushil Kumar Awasthi, Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward promoting scientific innovation and fostering a culture of curiosity and research, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to develop a world-class Science City in Bhubaneswar. The project is seen as a vital component of the state’s long-term development strategy under the Viksit Odisha 2036 vision. The announcement was made…
Vatican City: In a historic and unexpected development, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the next head of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first American pope in history. Upon accepting his canonical election, the 69-year-old chose the papal name Pope Leo XIV. White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney late Wednesday evening,…
