New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today to review the ongoing heat wave situation across the country and assess preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. The meeting, held at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, brought together key officials to discuss strategies and measures to mitigate the impact of extreme…
Geneva: Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, delivered the concluding remarks to the plenary at the 77th World Health Assembly yesterday. As the Chair of Committee A, Chandra presented a comprehensive report on the committee’s work over the past six days, highlighting the intense agenda and rich discussions that culminated…
Geneva: In a historic stride towards bolstering global health security, the 77th World Health Assembly has adopted a comprehensive package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). This significant development comes in response to 300 proposals from member countries, following the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic. The targeted amendments are designed to…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), one of the world’s largest social security organizations, has significantly enhanced its member services with the operationalization of a new Standard Operating Process (SOP) for online member data rectification. This move, effective from August 22, 2023, aims to ensure the integrity and consistency of member data, crucial…
New Delhi: The General Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha concluded today with the peaceful polling of the seventh and final phase. Voting commenced across 57 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) and recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.45% as of 8:45 PM. In Odisha, 42 Assembly Constituencies went to polls simultaneously with the Parliamentary Constituencies. With…
New Delhi: India has made history today with the successful conclusion of the General Election 2024, marking the election of the 18th Lok Sabha. The extensive voting process, which began on April 19 and spanned seven phases, showcased the commitment of Indian voters to their democratic rights. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election…
Singapore: The Indian Navy’s INS Shivalik, currently on a mission deployment to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed from Singapore on May 30, 2024, heading towards Yokosuka, Japan. The deployment underscores India’s commitment to fostering maritime security and cooperation in the region under the framework of Security and Growth for All in the…
Secunderabad: Major General Harsh Chhibber took over as the Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM) in Secunderabad on May 31, 2024, succeeding Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt. An esteemed alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Maj Gen Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps (ASC) in December 1988. Maj Gen Chhibber brings a…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned puppeteer Padma Shri Maguni Charan Kuanr, who died at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness at his home in Keonjhar. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister lauded Guru Maguni Kuanr’s immense contribution to reviving the endangered puppet dance…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odisha puppeteer Padma Shri Maguni Charana Kuanra passed away this morning at the age of 88. He breathed his last at his home in Keonjhar after a prolonged battle with age-related illnesses. President Droupadi Murmu had awarded Maguni Charana Kuanra the prestigious Padma Shri in 2023, recognizing his significant contributions to the traditional…
