Bhubaneswar: The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-SOA Foundation) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University hosted a Build-Up event for Utkarsh Odisha 2025 on Wednesday, organized by Startup Odisha. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, and students from various SOA institutes as part of the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 Awareness Program, which aims…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, will take place at neutral venues. This decision, confirmed by the ICC Executive Board on Thursday, aims to ensure smooth operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to enhance governance and improve public service delivery, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all department secretaries to conduct weekly reviews of their respective departments. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient implementation of the Odisha Public Service Rights Act, a critical framework for addressing the needs of the common…
New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the critical role of high-end technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and fostering innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the Indian National Academy of Engineering’s (INAE) Annual Convention at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, Rajnath Singh urged scientists and…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in the capital today. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, senior officials including the Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, RAW Chief, Chief of Army Staff, and other key leaders…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has introduced a saffron-colored uniform for servitors at the Ananda Bazaar to ensure discipline, professionalism, and uniformity in the sacred space where Mahaprasad is sold. The new dress code, approved by the Suara Mahasuara Niyog, will come into effect on December 25. The decision reflects a concerted effort…
Baripada: In a groundbreaking move to bolster wildlife protection, Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district will become the first in India to have a dedicated armed police company deployed for combating poaching and wildlife crimes. The unit, part of a Joint Task Force formed by the Forest Department last year, will be led by…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision to bolster infrastructure and public safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridge (ROB) construction projects as Special Railway Projects under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. This strategic move is aimed at expediting the implementation of these crucial infrastructure projects by simplifying land…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over the 195th meeting of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Corporation at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, today. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, was also present…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today called young civil servants the “architects of Viksit Bharat @ 2047” during his address at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Convention, held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). Addressing a distinguished gathering of civil servants, academicians, industry leaders, and students, Dr. Singh emphasized their pivotal…
