Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stirred controversy with his proposal to rename Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s most esteemed educational institutions. The suggestion has sparked a robust debate among students, alumni, and the wider public. Speaking at a recent event, Pradhan argued for the university’s name to be changed to honor local heroes and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 481 development projects worth ₹1,151 crore across Odisha’s 30 districts during the State-level Local Self-Government Day ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan. In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized the role of self-governance in ensuring the delivery of basic services to citizens. He called…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sounded an alert following the detection of bird flu in nearby regions. The civic body has advised chicken vendors to temporarily halt the procurement of poultry from affected areas and urged residents to remain cautious. In its advisory, the BMC called for increased vigilance, requesting citizens to report…
New Delhi: A chopper, being transported to the Gauchar airstrip by an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter for repairs, crashed in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag on Saturday morning. The chopper, operated by Crystal Aviation Company, had previously made an emergency landing near the Kedarnath helipad on May 24, 2024, due to a technical fault. The MI-17 had lifted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the launch of the PM-USHA program as a testament to the success of the ‘Double Engine Government,’ emphasizing its potential to revolutionize education in the state. Introduced on the 81st day of the government, the program reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India’s education sector and aims…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains via videoconferencing, marking a significant stride towards enhancing India’s railway connectivity.
New Delhi: Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, visited the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Friday, where he inspected the campus and reviewed the treatment facilities available to patients. During a program held at the institute, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment…
Ahmedabad: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), an undertaking of the Department of Posts, marked its 7th Foundation Day with a special program at the Ahmedabad General Post Office (GPO). Postmaster General of the North Gujarat Region, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav, led the celebrations, highlighting the bank’s significant role in promoting financial inclusion and digital banking…
Kochi: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over a series of operational level discussions held by the Indian Navy in Kochi from August 27 to 30, 2024. The four-day event saw participation from the Commanders-in-Chief, senior leadership of the Indian Navy, and representatives from sister services, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS),…
New Delhi: Union Minister for MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi, along with Minister of State for MSME, Shobha Karandlaje, held a high-level review meeting on the performance of the Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) sector. The meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming Khadi Mahotsav 2024, to be organized by the Khadi and Village Industries…
