Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to adopt traditional methods to prevent deaths due to lightning strikes by initiating an extensive plantation drive of palm trees and protecting existing ones from being cut down. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Debidutta Biswal announced on Monday that the government had decided in September 2023 to leverage…
Bhubaneswar: Newly appointed Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja convened a preliminary meeting with the Secretaries of various Departments at the Lok Seva Bhavan on Monday. During the meeting, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg welcomed Ahuja and highlighted his extensive administrative experience. Chief Secretary Ahuja, in his address, emphasized the importance of maintaining Odisha’s reputable administrative…
New Delhi: On Monday, India enacted three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. These new laws aim to modernize India’s justice system by introducing provisions such as Zero FIR, online registration of police complaints,…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident at the Rourkela Steel Plant on Monday, nine employees were injured, with eight of them in critical condition, following a poisonous gas leak from a blast furnace. Sources reported that the labourers were affected by carbon monoxide (CO) leaking from the plant’s No. 5 blast furnace. The victims suffered severe…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal has been appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, effective from Sunday. Dhal, a 1993-batch Odisha cadre IAS officer, brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new role. He recently served as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State during…
Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a detailed review of ongoing railway projects, focusing particularly on the East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction. The review meeting, held to assess progress and address challenges, underscored the critical importance of infrastructure development in the region. During the meeting, Vaishnaw emphasized the need to identify and resolve issues…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja took charge today as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha, succeeding Pradeep Jena at a ceremony held at Lok Seva Bhavan. A 1990-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, Ahuja steps into his new role following a distinguished career, including his recent position as Secretary at the Ministry of…
Puri: Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited Puri Railway Station today to review the arrangements made for the convenience of pilgrims and devotees during the Rath Yatra period. During his inspection, Vaishnaw emphasized the Indian Railways’ commitment to enhancing passenger facilities and improving the overall travel experience….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly is set to transition to a paperless environment with the digitization of its entire functioning, as announced by Speaker Surama Padhi on Saturday. During the inauguration of a state-level training camp on capacity building in the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA) at the Assembly premises, Padhi stated that the digitization process, initiated…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center, Odisha’s premier institution for skill development, is inviting online applications for its School of Services 2024-25 batch. Offering year-long, market-oriented advanced training programs, the center aims to equip Odisha’s youth for careers in the national and global service sectors. Interested candidates can apply from June 30 to August 30. Following…
