Bhubaneswar: In a momentous recognition of her outstanding contributions to police training in the state, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shyni S, who currently spearheads the training initiatives at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy (BPSPA), was honoured with the prestigious DGP Disc Award on Sunday. The award is conferred by the Bureau of Research…
Cuttack: In a significant breakthrough, authorities have successfully thwarted a major wildlife trafficking attempt, seizing 302 Indian tent turtles from a vehicle at a toll gate in Odisha’s Cuttack. The Forest Department, in collaboration with revenue intelligence officials, intercepted the vehicle near Manguli Toll Plaza and apprehended three individuals involved in the illicit transportation of…
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a prominent Non-Banking Finance Company, has joined forces with the Unit of Science and Educational Development (UNISED) to bolster the education of approximately 75,500 children in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
Bhubaneswar: Sarthak Arya, the 14-year-old prodigy hailing from Gunthilo village in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district, has etched his name in glory by securing a double crown at the WTT Youth Contender meet held in Algeria. Sarthak’s remarkable performance in the under-15 boys’ singles category saw him emerge victorious against formidable opponents. He defeated Kim Seongwon from…
Chandikhole: In a momentous visit to the state of Odisha, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for a slew of development projects amounting to over Rs. 19,600 crores. The ceremony, scheduled for March 5th, 2024, will take place in Chandikhole, Jajpur, and encompasses projects in crucial sectors like Oil & Gas, Railways, Road, Transport & Highways, and Atomic Energy.
New Delhi: The WWF Environmental Information and Assessment Center Program (EIACP PC-RP), operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, marked World Wildlife Day with fervor and enthusiasm at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace para-badminton player, Padmashri Pramod Bhagat, who clinched one gold and two bronze medals at the BWF World Para Championship in Thailand (2024), received a grand felicitation from the Department of Sports and Youth Services. Minister Tusarkanti Behera presented Pramod with floral tributes, Uttariya, and Tarkasi plaques, while also honoring his coach, Shiv…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking initiative to champion indigenous innovation and foster strategic partnerships to combat evolving security challenges, Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the patronage of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is set to host DefConnect 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 04, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards the welfare of construction workers in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced an augmentation in their pension. The pension for workers registered with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board has been raised. Effective February 2024, all construction workers aged 60 and above, registered with the board,…
Bhubaneswar: Kartik Pandian, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, on the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, visited Kalahandi, Balangir, and Bargarh districts to oversee the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme. The initiative aims to support eligible students and empower them with financial assistance. During the visit, Kartik Pandian attended the scholarship distribution events in Dharmagarh (Kalahandi),…
