New Delhi: In a major diplomatic development, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire across all fronts, effective from 5 PM (1700 hours IST) today. The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a press briefing on Saturday afternoon. The breakthrough came after a phone call between the Directors…
Bhubaneswar: Amid escalating tensions on the India-Pakistan border, the Odisha government has cancelled all sanctioned leaves for senior bureaucrats, directing them to return to duty immediately. The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure administrative readiness in the face of the developing situation. In an official notification issued on Friday by Additional Secretary to…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India to civil flight operations from May 9 to May 14, 2025, citing operational reasons. The suspension will remain in effect until 0529 IST on May 15, 2025, as per a series of Notices to…
New Delhi: India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) has reported its strongest-ever financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking the fifth consecutive year of record growth. The company achieved its highest-ever annual sanctions of ₹51,124 crore and disbursements of ₹28,501 crore, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 21% and 28%, respectively. As…
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…
