Bhubaneswar: In response to a complaint lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging misuse of public office, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Odisha IAS officer Sujata R Karthikeyan to a non-public dealing department. According to reports from national media, Sujata R Karthikeyan’s transfer comes into immediate effect. She…
Bhubaneswar: An inspiring success story emerges from the heart of Odisha as Anup Paikaray, a middle-class boy from Bhubaneswar, achieves international recognition by defeating competitors from some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Anup, the Founder of Newrup Tech Solutions, a startup supported by Startup Odisha, recently graduated from Odisha University of Technology and Research…
Sambalpur: With the scorching heat of summer engulfing the region, authorities at Sambalpur Zoo have stepped up efforts to ensure the well-being of animals under their care. As temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, the zoo has implemented various initiatives to shield animals from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including heatstroke and dehydration. The…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Indian boxers Mandengbam Jadumani Singh, Nikhil, Ajay Kumar and Ankush registered impressive victories to move into the men’s U-22 semi-finals at the Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024, here on Thursday. Jadumani led India’s charge with a convincing 5-0 over Bhutan’s Phuntsho Kinley in the 51kg quarter-finals bout. Nikhil (57kg) put up…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its candidates for six key Assembly seats in Odisha ahead of the forthcoming elections, marking a significant move in its electoral strategy for the state. The party’s nominees for the respective constituencies are as follows: Ghasipura: Shambhunath Rout Bhograi: Ashish Patra Bhandaripokhari: Sudhanshu Nayak Bari: Umesh Chandra…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern advisory to all national and state political parties, cautioning against the collection of voter details under the pretext of surveys for post-election beneficiary schemes. The Commission deemed such activities as corrupt practices of bribery under Section 123(1) of the Representation of the People…
New Delhi: India’s coal production and dispatches for April 2024 showcased a significant growth compared to the corresponding period last year, indicating a positive trend in the country’s coal sector. According to provisional data released by the Ministry of Coal, India’s coal production for April 2024 stood at 78.69 million tonnes (MT), marking a notable…
Veraval: In a display of remarkable courage and swift action, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained a serious head injury onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) St Francis. The incident occurred amidst rough sea conditions approximately 130 km west of Veraval, Gujarat,…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and indigenous technological advancements, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) Thiruvananthapuram, under the InTranSE Program of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), transferred its indigenous thermal camera technology to M/s Aditya Infotech (CP Plus). This move aligns with the Innovation, Science, and Technology…
New Delhi: India’s mining and quarrying sector witnessed a notable surge in mineral production in February 2024, marking an 8.0% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. According to provisional statistics released by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the index of mineral production stood at 139.6 (Base: 2011-12=100), indicating a positive…
