New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant, one of the most respected voices in the Indian judiciary, has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The appointment, announced through an official communiqué by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), will take effect from November 24, 2025. From the quiet lanes of Petwar village in Haryana’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a tribute to India’s national song, the Odisha government has announced that all schools across the state will hold a collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7. The initiative is part of the nationwide observance marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic song. The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department has issued…
Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025,” Odisha’s annual celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, has returned with renewed vibrancy, showcasing talent and craftsmanship from across the country. What began as a state-level exhibition has now evolved into a national event, uniting women entrepreneurs from nine other states and highlighting India’s diverse cultural heritage. Participants from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand,…
Bhubaneswar: The onset of winter has begun to make its presence felt across Odisha, as a cold wave grips several parts of the state. With clear skies and no rain in the forecast, temperatures are expected to plunge further in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. According to IMD data,…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati today and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹635 crore across Assam, marking a major step towards building a Viksit Purvottar through innovation, connectivity, and inclusive growth. The…
Jagatsinghpur: The tenth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) concluded on Sunday, marking yet another milestone in the district’s growing movement to rediscover and preserve its rich historical and cultural legacy. Around 35 heritage enthusiasts gathered near the Anakhia Post Office under Biridi block, embarking on a day-long journey that began with a visit…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, today conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a ceremony organised by Sarhad Pune in Guwahati. The event celebrated the Northeast’s artistic heritage and India’s cultural diversity, followed by Scindia’s address at the Nanhi Chhaan 12th National Essay…
New Delhi: In a move to enhance convenience and accessibility for pensioners, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) — a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment to…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Odisha for the Financial Year 2025–26, marking another boost to strengthen local governance and rural infrastructure across the state. The release includes the second installment of Untied Grants amounting to ₹342.5964 crore, benefiting 20 eligible District…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment that will be etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching the Women’s World Cup title — the first-ever for the country. Playing their third final after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, India finally crossed the finish line, defeating South Africa…
