Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering public safety and enhancing administrative efficiency, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a state-of-the-art Unified Command and Control Centre (UCCC) and launched the e-Abedan app on the 16th Raising Day of the Commissionerate Police on Tuesday. The newly launched e-Abedan app is a user-friendly platform designed to streamline and…
Bhubaneswar: The online application process for the BSKY-Nabin Card has gained remarkable momentum across the state, with citizens actively participating through various common service centres and online platforms. The initiative, aimed at extending healthcare benefits to eligible individuals, has seen a surge in applications through both government-designated centres and private devices. As of 3 PM…
Bhubaneswar: Asit Tripathy, Chairman of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC), undertook a comprehensive review of various developmental projects across four districts in Western Odisha—Deogarh, Nuapada, Jharsuguda, and Subarnapur. The WODC, committed to providing national-level facilities to the region, aims to enhance social and economic development by focusing on fundamental infrastructure development from the district…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to foster drug-free educational environments, the state of Odisha is considering extending its anti-drug declaration requirement to lecturers in colleges and universities. The Assembly Standing Committee on higher education has recommended this significant measure, urging the state government to implement the rule for lecturers, similar to the existing mandate for students….
Bhubaneswar: The eagerly anticipated Kalinga Super Cup, showcasing the prowess of India’s premier football clubs, commenced today at the iconic Kalinga Stadium. Running until 28 January, the tournament promises thrilling matchups and intense competition among the country’s finest teams. The inauguration of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 witnessed the presence of Shri Tusharkanti Behera, the…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous recognition of its commitment to promoting sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) was bestowed with the prestigious Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023. The award was presented in the category of ‘Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility’ at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New…
Kolkata: Renowned Hindustani classical musician Ustad Rashid Khan, aged 55, passed away on Tuesday afternoon in a private Kolkata hospital, following a battle with cancer, as announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Hailing from the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, closely associated with the Gwalior gharana, Khan was known for his distinctive style characterized by medium-slow…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) convened its first committee meeting on January 8, 2024, to address the pressing issue of misleading advertisements in the coaching sector.
In a groundbreaking move on Tuesday, January 9, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new Prime Minister, marking a historic moment as Attal, at 34 years old, became the youngest person ever to hold this prestigious position. Before Attal, the title of the youngest French Prime Minister was held by…
New Delhi: Today, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 in a ceremony that celebrated the achievements and contributions of outstanding athletes and adventurers.
