Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has lodged a complaint against a sevayat for allegedly using a mobile phone on the chariot during the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. The complaint was filed at the Singhadwar police station in Puri town. Photographs of the sevayat using the phone on Dwarpadalana, the chariot…
Bhubaneswar: Over the past seven years, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been leading a commendable initiative named ‘Nanhe Faristey,’ dedicated to rescuing children in need of care and protection across various Indian Railway Zones. From 2018 to May 2024, the RPF has successfully rescued 84,119 children who were at risk in stations and trains,…
Bhubaneswar: The Amarda Road (Rasgovindapur) airstrip is set to be operational soon, according to recent discussions held by Odisha state officials. Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, Steel and Mines, held elaborate discussions with Dr. Krusha Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Public Enterprises, regarding the airstrip’s development. During the…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has tasked party MLAs with the responsibility of closely monitoring the functioning of various government departments and raising concerns in the assembly if any irregularities by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government are identified. “The following departments are allotted to the Hon’ble MLAs of BJD for close…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to dissolve the State Planning Board. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the proposal for the dissolution of this essential planning body. The State Planning Board has played a vital role in the planning and development process of the state, contributing to various strategic initiatives and developmental programs…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent academicians gathered on Wednesday to commend Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) as it marked its 18th Foundation Day, celebrating its significant contributions to higher education and societal impact. The occasion, held here at the university, saw accolades pouring in for SOA’s remarkable journey under the visionary leadership of its Founder…
Reggio Calabria, Italy: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, played a pivotal role at the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, Italy, underscoring India’s proactive stance in global economic engagements. The meeting served as a crucial platform for fostering international trade relations and economic cooperation amidst evolving global…
Kochi: In a remarkable display of swift response and maritime expertise, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a sea-air rescue operation to save the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni and its 11 crew members, stranded approximately 80 nautical miles off Kochi, Kerala. The operation, executed amid heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, rescued the…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, along with Minister of State Durgadas Uikey, held a daylong meeting in New Delhi today to review the progress of various schemes and strategize key initiatives for the Ministry over the next 100 days. The meeting commenced with a comprehensive presentation on the Ministry’s schemes and…
Kolkata: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, embarked on his maiden visit to the headquarters of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Kolkata today. The visit underscored the Minister’s commitment to enhancing energy security and bolstering the economic development through strategic engagements with key stakeholders in the energy sector. During…
