Bhubaneswar: The Congress party, gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, has revealed its inaugural list of candidates, marking a pivotal moment in its electoral strategy for the state. In a significant announcement, the party has unveiled a list comprising 8 candidates who will contest from different constituencies across Odisha. This strategic…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Odisha Assembly elections 2024, the Congress party has unveiled its maiden list of candidates, marking the commencement of its electoral campaign in the state. The grand old party, known for its storied political legacy, has nominated a total of 49 candidates in its inaugural list. This strategic move underscores the Congress’s…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heatwave alert for Odisha, spanning four consecutive days starting Wednesday. The forecast warns of a substantial rise in temperatures across the state, urging residents to take precautionary measures to cope with the scorching conditions. According to the IMD, the day temperatures in Odisha are expected to…
New Delhi: To tackle the dissemination of misinformation and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) unveiled the ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ today as part of the ongoing preparations for the General Elections 2024. The launch ceremony took place at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, and was presided over by…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives to the Chief Secretary of Odisha for the immediate transfer of two IAS and six IPS officers from their current election-related posts to non-election-related positions. The transfers come in light of the upcoming elections and are aimed at ensuring a smooth and impartial electoral process….
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure the accurate categorization of food products sold on their platforms. FSSAI’s move comes in response to observations of food products licensed under ‘Proprietary Food’ being misrepresented on e-commerce websites. These products,…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) unveiled a Consultation Paper on ‘Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024’. Initiated by a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dated 13th July 2023, the TRAI’s consultation aims to provide inputs under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997 for the formulation of…
New Delhi: The Army Commanders’ Conference, a biannual event, was convened in New Delhi on March 28 in virtual mode, followed by physical sessions on April 1 and 2. During this high-level gathering, the apex leadership of the Indian Army engaged in comprehensive discussions on various security aspects, including the situation along the borders, challenges…
New Delhi: India has strongly denounced China’s persistent efforts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming that the northeastern state is an integral and inalienable part of the country. In a statement issued by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday, India firmly rejected China’s “senseless attempts” to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh….
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its initial roster of candidates on Tuesday. The list comprises 112 nominees who will represent the party in various constituencies across the state. Among the prominent names featured in the first list is veteran BJP leader Suresh Pujari, who has been…
