Bhubaneswar: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a key administrative reshuffle. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday. Das, who led the RBI for six years since December…
Goa: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, flagged off the highly anticipated Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition from the Ocean Sailing Node at INS Mandovi, Goa, marking a major milestone in India’s maritime history. This historic voyage is the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe by Indian women in double-handed mode aboard a…
Bhubaneswar: Major rural development initiatives, including a proposed sugar mill and a textile park in Balangir, were announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the state-level celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day on Friday. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister underlined the expanding role of Panchayati Raj institutions, noting that they are no…
Memphis, Tennessee: On August 25, 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh concluded his U.S. visit with a stop at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, where he interacted with members of the Indian diaspora from across the region. The museum, which chronicles the history of the civil rights movement in the United States, is notably…
Bhubaneswar: The brand ‘Skilled in Odisha’ is ready to shine across the globe, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said while inaugurating the Odisha Skill Conclave 2023. Stressing cooperation between centre and states to enhance new-age tech skilling in the country, Patnaik said, “Odisha has kept a budgetary provision of Rs. 100 crores for this year…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan attended the ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024’ on May 22, 2024, underscoring the importance of bolstering India’s cyber defence capabilities. The comprehensive cyber defence exercise, conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency from May 20 to May 24, 2024, aims to enhance the Cyber Defence Capability…
New Delhi: India and Mumbai Indians’ batter, Suryakumar Yadav, failed the fitness test and has not received clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. He will miss the initial matches of the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Another fitness assessment is scheduled for Thursday, and only if he passes will…
Bhubaneswar: The tribal communities of Odisha have long been revered as custodians of diverse millet varieties, diligently conserving these local treasures for generations. Recognizing their invaluable contribution, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, in a pioneering effort, has developed a comprehensive standard operating procedure for the recognition, evaluation, and release of these traditional landraces…
Puri: The vibrant mutt culture of Puri, a cornerstone of the town’s spiritual and religious fabric, was at the heart of the fourth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) held yesterday. Titled Mahodadhi Monastic Trail: Exploring the Ancient Monasteries, the walk attracted nearly 50 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha, who embarked on a journey…
Cuttack: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has declared the results of the Matriculation or the Annual High School Certificate examination today. The announcement was made by Board President Srikanta Tarai at the BSE Office in Cuttack. This year, an impressive 96.07 percent of students passed the examination. Girls outperformed boys, with a pass…
