Stakeholder Consultation Held by Department of Consumer Affairs to Tackle Online Fake Reviews

New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs conducted a stakeholder consultation today to address the growing concern of protecting consumer interests from online fake reviews. Chaired by Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the meeting aimed to devise strategies to safeguard consumers from misleading information prevalent in the online marketplace. The surge…

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Odisha CEO Urges Voters to Safeguard Personal Data Ahead of Elections

Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has issued a stern appeal to voters, urging them to protect their privacy by refraining from sharing Aadhaar details and mobile phone numbers with political parties or candidates. In a release issued on Tuesday, CEO Dhal expressed concern over reports of contesting candidates and political parties collecting…

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AFI Unveils 35-Member Contingent for Paris Olympic Games

Bhubaneswar: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced on Tuesday that it will field a formidable 35-member contingent, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, to compete at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games scheduled to commence on July 26 in France. Adille Sumariwalla, President of AFI, made this significant revelation during a press conference held in…

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Celebrating Rabindra Jayanti: IGNCA Hosts Exhibition and Lecture

New Delhi: The Conservation and Cultural Archives Division of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) recently played host to a captivating exhibition and enlightening lecture in commemoration of Rabindra Jayanti. Titled ‘The Rare Photographs of Rabindranath Tagore’, the exhibition, curated by Ganesh Narayan Singh, drew attention to lesser-known facets of Tagore’s life…

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Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh Ascend in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings

New Delhi: India’s dominance in the recent series against Bangladesh has not only resulted in a comprehensive whitewash but has also propelled several Indian stars up the ranks in the latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings. Following their outstanding performances, Indian players have surged in various categories, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the…

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64 Talented Individuals from Odisha Gear Up for India Skills 2023-24 Championship

Bhubaneswar: As excitement mounts, 64 skilled individuals from Odisha are eagerly preparing to showcase their talents on the national stage at the prestigious “India Skills 2023-24” championship. This highly anticipated 3-day event will bring together over 1500 participants from across India, all vying for recognition and promising career opportunities. Scheduled to commence on May 15th…

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First Phase Elections in Odisha: EVMs Safely Stored Amid Tight Security

Bhubaneswar: The first phase of twin elections in Odisha concluded peacefully on May 13, with electronic voting machines (EVMs) securely stored in strong rooms under robust security measures. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal assured the public of stringent safeguards in place to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Speaking at a press…

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