New Delhi: In a decisive boost to national security and military preparedness, the Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked an unprecedented ₹7.85 lakh crore for Defence Services, marking the highest-ever allocation to the sector. Presented in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the defence outlay reflects a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates of FY…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Indian Navy is set to commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, 2024. The commissioning ceremony will be graced by Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff. This event marks a crucial milestone as the Navy aims to strengthen security infrastructure in…
Bhubaneswar: With road accidents claiming nearly 16 lives every day in Odisha, the state government is set to introduce the Prime Minister’s Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation & Assured Treatment (PM RAHAT) Scheme to guarantee swift, cashless and assured medical care for accident victims during the critical first hours after a mishap. The roadmap for implementing…
Mumbai: The grand finale of the inaugural Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1 lit up the stage at WAVES 2025, marking a transformative moment for India’s burgeoning media and entertainment industry. The vibrant ceremony honoured the winners of 32 groundbreaking challenges, celebrating creativity across animation, gaming, AI, filmmaking, digital art, music, and more. Designed…
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has received two prestigious awards at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024, held recently in New Delhi. The company was recognized for ‘Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity’ and ‘Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce.’ These awards underscore SAIL’s commitment to pioneering human resource practices and initiatives…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push toward environmental sustainability and grassroots participation in forest conservation, the Odisha government has restructured its award framework to recognize exemplary efforts by individuals, institutions, and forest frontline staff. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the revised award structure during the Van Mahotsav Week celebrations held at BM High School in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a series of developmental initiatives for Kaptipada sub-division in Mayurbhanj district, unveiling 52 completed projects worth ₹100 crore and laying foundation stones for 106 new projects amounting to ₹275 crore. The projects were launched as part of the ‘Bikasha Pathe Mayurbhanj’ programme in Patpur, Udala,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at bolstering the delivery of essential services to vulnerable sections of the society, the Odisha State Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given the nod to the regularization of 504 Contractual Supervisors within the Department of Women and Child Development. These Contractual Supervisors play a…
New Delhi: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new office space at the World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. The ceremony, held today, was graced by the presence of the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh….
New Delhi: To accommodate the anticipated surge in travel demand during the scorching summer months, Indian Railways has embarked on a monumental endeavour, operating an unprecedented 9111 trips across its vast network. This staggering number of trips represents a remarkable increase from the previous summer season, where a total of 6369 trips were offered. The…
