Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell will remain closed on all Mondays in December due to the ongoing second session of the 17th Odisha Assembly. An official statement from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department confirmed the temporary closure. The decision has been taken to ensure smooth functioning during the Assembly session. The…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic 35th Konark Festival is set to begin tomorrow, promising five days of cultural splendor from December 1 to 5. Held on the open-air stage near the famed Sun Temple in Konark, the festival will celebrate India’s rich classical dance heritage and artistic traditions. Jointly organized by the Tourism Department, Odia Language, Literature…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to elevate hockey’s popularity and accessibility, India’s national broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) has announced a partnership with the Hockey India League (HIL). The collaboration aims to make “IndiaKaGame—Hockey” a nationwide celebration and ensure hockey players become household names. This year’s Hockey India League, commencing on December 28, 2024, is historic…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, presided over the 236th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), held in New Delhi today. The meeting saw several landmark decisions and updates aimed at improving member benefits, fostering employer compliance, and ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has made significant strides in implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary “From Karmachari to Karmayogi” initiative by onboarding around 50,000 employees and nearly all state government departments onto the i-GOT (Integrated Government Online Training) platform by November 2024. This effort underscores the state’s commitment to fostering a skilled, accountable, and citizen-centric workforce. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IPS officer Anupama James has been appointed as the Superintendent of Police (SP) at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on central deputation. The 2013-batch officer, currently serving as the SP in the Odisha Vigilance Department, will now take on a crucial role at the national level. A notification issued by the Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: In response to restrictions imposed by the West Bengal government on the supply of potatoes to other states, the Odisha government has announced that it will no longer procure potatoes from its neighboring state. Odisha’s Supplies Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, confirmed the decision today, stating, “We won’t procure potatoes from West Bengal. The Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Member of Parliament (MP) Aparajita Sarangi today provided an update on the much-anticipated Bhubaneswar Metro project following a review meeting. She confirmed that the first phase of the project is set to be completed by December 2027, with metro trains covering a distance of 26 kilometers. The first phase of the Bhubaneswar Metro…
Mumbai: In a significant step toward enhancing maritime collaboration, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met Italian Minister of Enterprises Adolfo Urso today at Mumbai Port. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Italian Navy School Ship Amerigo Vespucci docking at Indira Docks, underscored the growing partnership between India and Italy….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has embraced a transformative developmental approach under the mantra ‘Bikashita Odisha for Bikashita Bharat’, focusing on rural progress as a cornerstone for state and national advancement. Central to this vision is the innovative ‘Bridge-cum-Bandhara’ initiative by the Rural Development Department, which strengthens rural connectivity, conserves water, and boosts the rural economy….
