Bhubaneswar: Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator in India, recently visited Odisha where he met with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas to discuss the state’s development trajectory and its partnership with UN agencies. During the meeting, Sharp lauded Odisha’s progress in various sectors and commended the longstanding partnership between UN agencies and the…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of employing children in its election campaign activities in Khordha. In its complaint submitted on Tuesday, the BJD raised concerns over an incident during a rally organized by the BJP…
Bhubaneswar: Six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers embarked on an exposure visit to the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar today. The visit aimed to familiarize the probationers with the department’s activities and programs aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). Led by senior officials from the SSEPD Department,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri. The decision was announced on Monday through an official notification issued by the Law Department. The appointment of Vir Vikram Yadav comes under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 19…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming general elections in 2024, Central Expenditure Observer Himalini Kashyap chaired a crucial meeting with enforcement agencies in Odisha to assess the state’s readiness for expenditure management during the electoral process. The meeting, which took place in Bhubaneswar, saw the participation of Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal and other senior…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the upcoming General Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced fresh appointments for two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in Odisha, signaling a proactive step towards maintaining law and order during the electoral process. In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary of Odisha, the ECI revealed its…
Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has taken cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking intervention against the private practice of government doctors, citing its adverse impact on the quality of healthcare services provided in state-run medical facilities. The PIL, filed by Cuttack-based social activist Narayan Chandra Jena, prompted a two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Susanta Nanda revealed the arrest of seven individuals associated with an inter-state wildlife racket. The operation led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of leopard hides and pangolin scales, shedding light on the rampant illegal wildlife trade in the region. As per PCCF Nanda’s announcement on…
Bhubaneswar: BJP State Vice President Lekhasri Samantsinghar made a significant political shift by joining the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at the party’s headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, in Bhubaneswar. Her decision to switch parties came mere hours after tendering her resignation from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a ceremony attended by prominent…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Naveen Patnaik has taken a strategic step in bolstering the party’s organizational structure by appointing seasoned leaders as Parliamentary Constituency Coordinators for key constituencies in Odisha. In a recent announcement, Chandra Sekhar Sahu has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing party affairs as the Parliamentary Constituency Coordinator for…
