Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has arranged a series of Special Trains to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees and festival-goers. These Puja Special Trains will operate until the last week of November, covering the Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja holidays. A…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the voluntary retirement of senior IPS officer Arun Kumar Sarangi, a 1990-batch officer and former In Charge Director General of Police (DGP). Sarangi will take up his new role as the Chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) starting Monday afternoon. According to an official notification issued by…
Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing threat of climate change and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) is set to undergo a major restructuring. Nearly 25 years after its formation, OSDMA, India’s pioneering dedicated disaster response agency, will be revamped to enhance its capacity for disaster risk reduction and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today that the birth anniversary of Baji Rout, India’s youngest martyr, will be celebrated on a grand scale at the official level. The decision was revealed during the ‘Saheed Baji Rout Jayanti’ celebration held at Jaydev Bhawan, where Majhi underscored the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the 12-year-old…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to host the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships from October 7 to 9, 2024, at the renowned Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Odisha Athletics Association in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Services Department under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India, the event will feature over…
New Delhi: In a crucial step towards celebrating and preserving India’s ancient maritime legacy, the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, convened a high-level meeting today with leading archaeologists, museologists, and historians from across the country. The meeting focused on developing a collaborative strategy to document and promote India’s maritime heritage, which has…
Jamshedpur: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, inaugurated the resumption of operations at the Surda Copper Mine today, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts toward self-reliance in copper production. The event was attended by several key dignitaries, including Ramdas Soren, Jharkhand’s Minister of Water Resources, Higher Education, and Technical…
Washim: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a series of significant projects in the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors, amounting to approximately ₹23,300 crore, during a visit to Washim, Maharashtra. The initiatives included the disbursement of the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, the launch of the 5th installment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman…
Pokhran: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4, 2024. The tests showcased the advanced capabilities of this indigenous air defence system,…
London: An Indian delegation led by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, completed a successful visit to the United Kingdom from September 30 to October 2, 2024. The visit, aimed at enhancing bilateral legal cooperation, included high-level meetings and significant engagements with UK officials and members of the Indian…
