Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive 16-point reform proposal aimed at improving administration and services at the historic Lingaraj Temple was submitted to Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Monday. The recommendations form part of the second interim report prepared by the Satwa Lipi (Record of Rights) Committee, a two-member panel tasked with suggesting measures to streamline the temple’s…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, delivered a compelling address at FICCI’s National Conclave today, focusing on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat@ 2047: Viksit Bharat & Industry’.
Bhubaneswar: In a notable development, 367 officers and staff have been inducted into various departments of the Government of Odisha. The Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, presided over a special orientation function organized for the new recruits. The official press release details the diverse roles of the new appointees, encompassing 80 staff nurses, 40 pharmacists, 40…
New Delhi:The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has initiated the tendering process, inviting bids from prospective bidders to participate in the PFRDA-TRACE Request for Proposal (RFP) as a crucial component of the Technology Architecture (TARCH) project.
Bhubaneswar: As the season for picnics approaches, Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena urges the residents of the state to embrace eco-friendly practices by having a plastic-free picnic. To further this initiative, the State Pollution Control Board and the ‘Youth for Water’ social organization are jointly spearheading a comprehensive statewide awareness campaign titled ‘Plastic Free Picnic.’…
New Delhi: India’s external sector has demonstrated notable resilience amidst ongoing geopolitical headwinds, with significant improvements in trade deficit and a strong performance in services exports, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Madan Mohan Sethi, designated Consul General of New Zealand in Auckland, met with Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday morning. The meeting centered on strengthening ties between Odisha and New Zealand, particularly in…
Bhubaneswar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar today, urging students and scientists to contribute actively to India’s agricultural and economic transformation. In her address, the President highlighted the significance of convocation as a turning point in the lives of graduates, marking…
Mumbai: In a landmark move toward gender equity in India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS) policy at the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime celebration held in Mumbai. The policy is a major step in creating a future-ready, inclusive maritime workforce by…
Bhubaneswar: As changing weather conditions grip Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several districts over the coming days. The unsettled weather is expected to continue until April 14, with varying intensity across the state. The IMD’s forecast indicates that…
