Bhubaneswar: In response to the increasing demand from travelers and to accommodate the additional rush during the summer season, the East Coast Railway has announced the operation of Special Trains from its jurisdiction to various destinations across the country. Additionally, the services of existing Special Trains have been extended to cater to the needs of…
Bhubaneswar: Meesho, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, has forged a significant partnership with the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), Government of Odisha, and the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration, facilitated by Palladium Consulting India Pvt Ltd, the lead implementation partner of the “SWAKALPA” program, aims to empower…
Bhubaneswar: Customs officials at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar thwarted an attempt to smuggle gold worth approximately Rs 70 lakh. The passenger, who had arrived from Bangkok, attempted to evade detection by concealing around 1 kg of gold capsules in his rectum. The intricate smuggling attempt was discovered during a routine security check…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accommodate aspiring professionals seeking to enhance their management skills, IIM Sambalpur has extended the application deadline for its two-year Executive MBA Programme 2024-2026 until April 30th, 2024. Renowned for its commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in the business sphere, the Executive MBA Programme at IIM Sambalpur offers a comprehensive…
Bhubaneswar: The regional office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued a yellow and orange warning for an intense heatwave in multiple districts of Odisha, cautioning residents about the rising temperatures and dry weather conditions. The warning, valid for the next few days, comes as a response to the prevailing northwesterly/westerly dry…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have announced the fifth list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Odisha, revealing his own candidature from the Kantabanji Assembly Constituency. In a significant move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will contest from Kantabanji, marking his presence in two constituencies, including his traditional…
Bhubaneswar: In view to the escalating heatwave conditions across Odisha, the state government has taken a proactive step to ensure the well-being of students by declaring a holiday for all schools from April 18 to 20. The decision, aimed at safeguarding students’ health amid the scorching temperatures, was announced through an official release issued by…
Koraput: Taking voter awareness to new heights, the Koraput District administration and the District Election Officer organised a special expedition to the summit of Odisha’s highest mountain point, the Deomali Hills. Led by Collector Keerthi Vasan V, the expedition aimed to engage voters, especially first-time voters, in understanding their rights and responsibilities as citizens participating…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a beacon of excellence in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examinations 2023, with several candidates from the state achieving remarkable success in the prestigious nationwide test. Among the top performers is Animesh Pradhan from Angul district, who secured the second rank in the country, marking a momentous…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made significant strides in its preparations for the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections by unveiling another list of 21 candidates. The latest list includes several prominent names, with the party aiming to strengthen its electoral prospects across the state. One of the standout inclusions in the BJP’s roster of…
