Bhubaneswar: To fortify the education sector in Odisha, the state government has taken a momentous step by agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The MoU is expected to be finalized before the commencement of the academic year 2024-25….
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Six-time Member of Parliament from Cuttack, Bhartruhari Mahtab, former Berhampur MP and actor Sidhant Mohapatra, along with acclaimed Santali writer Damayanti Beshra, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party’s headquarters in Delhi on Thursday. The induction ceremony was attended by BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, national…
New Delhi: The Centre has notified a 3-10 per cent increase in the wage rates for workers enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2024-25. These revised wage rates are set to come into effect from April 1, 2024. The average MGNREGA wage across the country for…
Paris: The official stamp for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, created in collaboration between the Paris 2024 Organising Committee and La Poste Group, was officially unveiled at the French Postal Museum. Inspired by the visual identity of the Paris Olympics, the stamp features iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine,…
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the appointment of the new FIH Athletes Committee, which will be co-chaired by Camila Caram of Chile and PR Sreejesh of India. The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a crucial consultative body, making recommendations to various FIH bodies and working on athlete-related initiatives such as health…
Hyderabad: In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a spectacular victory against Mumbai Indians during the 8th Match held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Setting an IPL record, Sunrisers Hyderabad placed a daunting target of 277 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. With this remarkable win,…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court declined to provide interim relief to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Liquor Policy case. The court’s decision came on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to allow sufficient time for the ED to present its report. While rejecting the plea…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Odisha FC Women achieved a historic milestone by clinching the Indian Women’s League (IWL) title for the 2023-24 season. Their victory came in a resounding 6-0 win over Kickstart FC in the final match held at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, on March 24, 2024. With this…
New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar underscored the paramount importance of empowering women as an investment in the present and future of society while addressing members of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on the occasion of the culmination of 40 years of FLO at Bharat Mandapam. Dhankhar emphasized that promoting equal opportunities, breaking down barriers, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming General Elections 2024, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, unveiled the second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha seats on Wednesday. The announcement reflects the party’s strategic approach and readiness for the electoral battle. The newly revealed list includes prominent…
