Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha. The announcement was made on Friday by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department of Odisha. “On repatriation from Government of India, Manoj Ahuja, IAS (RR-1990) is appointed as Chief Secretary, Odisha, and Secretary to Government, General Administration, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, the Single Window Committee (SWC) of the Energy Department has approved investment proposals worth Rs. 903.41 crore. This substantial investment aims to establish transformative green energy projects, reinforcing the state’s commitment to meeting its Renewable Energy (RE) target of 10 GW by 2030. The 6th…
Bhubaneswar: Skill Development Programmes should not be limited to a select category of students but should be extended to higher education courses and linked to Mission Shakti and the industrial sector, according to Minister Sampad Swain. During a review meeting on the Skill Development Programme, the Minister emphasized the importance of linking skill development specifically…
Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting aimed at assessing the progress of urban transformative initiatives in Odisha, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, convened a session at the Odisha Urban Academy. The meeting focused on evaluating significant strides in urban development, particularly in enhancing drinking water supply and urban infrastructure across…
Bhubaneswar: Sara, a 19-year-old tigress died after age-related illness in Nandankanan Zoological Park. Sara’s remarkable journey began when she was rescued from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18, 2006, at just five months old. She was initially reared at Van Vihar Zoological Park, Bhopal, before joining Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, on April 18,…
Bhubaneswar: In a rigorous monthly review meeting of the Rural Development department, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the progress of various projects undertaken in the first 100 days of the current financial year 2024-25. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards, Singh outlined the projects scheduled for completion in the next 100 days, insisting…
Bhubaneswar: The Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi convened a preparatory meeting today to discuss the security arrangements for the upcoming world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri. The meeting, held at the police headquarters in Cuttack, focused on proactive measures and heightened vigilance for the mega religious event. During the meeting, Sarangi emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the resumption of public grievance hearings across all its departments starting from July 1, 2024. In a directive issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department, all relevant authorities have been instructed to recommence the Monday Public Grievances and Joint Hearings. “Hearing of Monday Public Grievances in…
Bhubaneswar: The illustrious Odia film ‘Maya Miriga’ (1983), directed by the revered filmmaker Nirad Mohapatra, is poised to captivate audiences once more with its restored version, premiering at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna on June 27. This screening will be introduced by Sandeep Mohapatra, son of Nirad Mohapatra, alongside Film Heritage Foundation (FHF)…
Puri: Devotees will not be allowed to have the Naba Jouban darshan of Lord Jagannath and His siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri this year. This decision was made today at a meeting of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee. The rare convergence of Gundicha Yatra—the first leg…
