Dhaka: To restore stability, Bangladeshi Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced on Wednesday that Nobel Laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus will head an interim government. This interim administration is set to be sworn in on Thursday night at 8 pm local time and will include a 15-member advisory council. Addressing the media, General Waker-Uz-Zaman assured that…
Bhubaneswar: Students from the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar have achieved significant success in securing jobs with leading national and international organizations through various campus placement drives. In a recent recruitment drive conducted by Tata Steel Technical Services, 73 WSC students successfully secured positions with the company. The selected students include 27 from Mechatronics, 9…
Bhubaneswar: The Consul General of the United States at Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today at Lok Seva Bhawan to explore opportunities for enhancing the partnership between the US and the Indian state of Odisha. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the potential for deeper collaboration in several sectors, including…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s grievance cell, under the purview of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will be closed on Monday, August 12. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department has announced the temporary closure through a formal notification. The department has stated that the next scheduled date for grievance hearings will be communicated to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has inaugurated the International Conference titled “Hunger-Free World: Professor M.S. Swaminathan’s Vision for an Evergreen Revolution” at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai. Held on August 7th and 8th, the conference is dedicated to celebrating the transformative work of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, a key…
Bhubaneswar: In line with Indian Railways’ commitment to sustainability, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to implement a significant green energy project by installing Rooftop Solar Power Plants across its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to enhance the use of renewable energy and reduce operational costs. ECoR plans to install a total capacity of 21,826 kWp…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, conducted a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress and activities of the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO). The session, held at Kharabela Bhawan, was centered on WATCO’s mission to provide safe and hygienic drinking water and to ensure the timely completion of ongoing…
New Delhi: The Indian government has lifted the prohibition on onion exports from May 4, 2024, allowing the export of 2.60 lakh tons of onions until July 31, 2024, with a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per MT and an export duty of 40%. This move marks a significant change in the country’s…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal urged BIMSTEC members to reassess their priorities concerning trade negotiations to expedite the finalization of the long-delayed Free Trade Agreement. Speaking at the inaugural edition of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Business Summit, organized by the Confederation of…
Kakinada: In a remarkable display of maritime rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued a 21-year-old Indian fisherman suffering from second-degree burns on the left side of his body. The incident occurred onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Sengalamman, approximately 183 km off the Kakinada Coast in Andhra Pradesh. The distress call was received…
