Deogarh: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo reiterated the party’s commitment to provide free electricity to 90% of consumers in the state soon after assuming office for the sixth term following the ongoing twin elections. In a video shared by senior BJD leader and Nabin Odisha Chairman VK Pandian during electioneering in…
New Delhi: The first set of citizenship certificates under the recently notified Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, were issued today in New Delhi. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla presided over the ceremony, personally handing over citizenship certificates to select applicants. During the interactive session, Home Secretary Bhalla congratulated the applicants and underscored the key features…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards bolstering voter turnout and ensuring voter convenience, the Odisha government unveiled the ‘Mo Booth Aap’ on Wednesday. The launch ceremony, presided over by State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunj Dhal, marked a pivotal moment in empowering voters with accessible and pertinent information. Developed by the Khurda district administration, the ‘Mo…
New Delhi: The Third Session of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC) took place in New Delhi from May 13th to May 14th, 2024. Under the co-chairpersonship of Priya P. Nair, Economic Adviser at the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Rudo. M. Faranisi, Chief Director of Economic Cooperation,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bengaluru: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team left for Antwerp, Belgium on Tuesday for the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 where the winner of this season will be determined. India, currently placed third in the points table, behind table toppers the Netherlands and Australia, will take on hosts Belgium and Argentina in…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the fixture of South Africa’s visit to the country for three T20Is, as many ODIs, and a women’s Test match. Chennai will host a women’s Test match for the first time since 1976 after West Indies played a red-ball match against India….
