Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Monday ordered the dissolution of the 16th State Legislative Assembly, as informed by an official notification from the Parliamentary Affairs Department. “In exercise of the power conferred upon me by Clause (2) (b) of Article-174 of the Constitution of India, I hereby order that the Odisha Legislative Assembly constituted…
New Delhi: The National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the world’s largest grain storage plan convened its maiden meeting at the Ministry of Cooperation in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, included key officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the…
Wellington: The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the 80th Staff Course today, marking a significant step in the professional development of mid-career officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This 45-week course aims to equip 480 student officers, including 38 officers from 26 friendly foreign countries, with the…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards fostering a love for reading among Indian children and youth, the Department of School Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Book Trust (NBT). This collaboration, under the aegis of the Department of Higher Education, aims to create…
Goa: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrated the successful conclusion of the first phase of its pioneering longitudinal health monitoring project, the ‘Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase’ (PI-CheCK), with a special event titled ‘Phenome India Unboxing 1.0’ at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa. The event saw the presence of…
New Delhi: In light of recent fire incidents in healthcare facilities across the country, the Union Health Ministry has intensified its efforts to enhance fire safety protocols and measures. These incidents, often resulting from short circuits due to sub-optimal electrical maintenance or overloaded electricity lines from extensive use of air conditioners and other equipment, underscore the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal announced on Sunday that 95 companies of Central Police Forces (CPF) will be deployed across the state to ensure smooth and secure counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on June 4 and to maintain law and order. In the recently concluded four-phase Lok Sabha and Assembly…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to blend ecotourism with astronomical education, Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has launched a “StarGazing” program from May 1, 2024. Community members, trained to identify stars and constellations, now conduct nightly sessions from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm for visitors. Debrigarh Sanctuary, spanning 353 square kilometers and adjacent to the 700…
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has successfully retained power in Arunachal Pradesh, while the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has secured a second consecutive term in Sikkim, according to the latest election results. Voting for the 60 assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh and 32 assembly seats in Sikkim took place on April 19….
Bhubaneswar: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan paid a visit to INS Chilka, the premier ab-initio training establishment of the Indian Navy. During his visit, the CDS was briefed on the critical role INS Chilka plays in shaping the future sea warriors of the Indian Navy and provided an overview of the Agniveer…
