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…
New Delhi: India has witnessed record-breaking production levels of key minerals iron ore and limestone in the fiscal year 2023-24, accounting for about 80% of the total mineral production by value under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR). Iron ore production soared to 277 million metric tonnes (MMT) and limestone production reached 450 MMT…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha braces for the final phase of elections tomorrow, most political leaders are anxiously awaiting the poll outcomes. In stark contrast, a confident and relaxed Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was seen indulging in one of his favorite pastimes—visiting a bookstore. The voracious reader and author of three books visited the Modern Book Depot…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha experiencing severe heat wave conditions, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Satyabrata Sahu, has issued a comprehensive advisory to mitigate the risks associated with the extreme temperatures. The advisory, directed at the Collectors of Angul, Bolangir, Bargarh, Boudh, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Sonepur, and Sundargarh, aims to protect…
Bhubaneswar: With the fourth and final phase of polling in Odisha set for June 1 (Saturday), the Odisha Police have implemented extensive security measures to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. In this phase, six Parliamentary constituencies—Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur—and 42 Assembly constituencies will head to the polls. Odisha DGP Arun…
New Delhi: In a significant move to promote a healthier environment for students, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Socio Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS), launched the Implementation Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) today. This initiative aligns with the theme of…
Kochi: India has successfully concluded the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26), which took place from May 20th to May 30th, 2024, in Kochi, Kerala. The prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), witnessed significant…
Bengaluru: The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has been honored with the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion,…
