Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has appointed senior Odisha cadre IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan as the Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) for the state. The appointment was officially communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja through a formal letter. Kalyan, a…
Oslo: In a significant step toward advancing bilateral maritime cooperation, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a high-level meeting in Oslo with Japan’s Vice Minister for International Affairs, Terada Yoshimichi, of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT). The talks aimed to strengthen collaboration between India and Japan across…
Bhubaneswar, June 2: In a decisive move to revive Odisha’s cinematic legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited the iconic Kalinga Studios and directed officials to transform the site into a modern, state-of-the-art film production hub. He instructed the Industries Department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed redevelopment. Once…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen the dairy sector and improve rural livelihoods, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a ₹3 per litre hike in milk procurement price for farmers associated with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation). The announcement came during the state-level celebration of World Milk Day 2025 at…
Kolkata: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the new building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata on Saturday, marking a major milestone in India’s push for a modern, evidence-driven criminal justice system. Built at a cost of ₹88 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is set to serve not just…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to rural healthcare services in Odisha, Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday inaugurated a dedicated ambulance service for two remote Gram Panchayats—Niladriprasad and Damiabarbara—in the Banpur Block of Khurda district. The Force Trax model ambulance, equipped with essential life-saving medical equipment, is set to cater to the…
Bhaderwah, J&K: Once a quiet hilly town tucked away in the Chenab Valley, Bhaderwah is now at the heart of India’s rural startup revolution, thanks to its booming lavender economy. Inaugurating the two-day Lavender Festival 2025 in Bhaderwah, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the town’s transformation as a shining example of grassroots entrepreneurship powered…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported its first COVID-19 death in the current phase of the pandemic, even as the number of active cases climbed to 12 with the detection of three new infections. The resurgence has raised concerns among health authorities, prompting immediate containment measures. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakanth Mishra confirmed the emergence of the…
Jagatsinghpur: The 5th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) unfolded as a heartfelt tribute to the district’s deep-rooted cultural and spiritual history. Around 40 heritage lovers from across Odisha and diverse backgrounds gathered to retrace the region’s sacred landmarks, embracing not just the architecture but also the stories, legends, and living memories that define…
Aizawl: In a major blow to drug traffickers operating along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 9.72 kilograms of Methamphetamine tablets valued at ₹9.72 crore in the international illicit drug market. The seizure was made from a Mahindra XUV500 vehicle at Seling on the Aizawl-Champhai Highway (NH-6) in Mizoram on Thursday….
