Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly evaluations of their work and financial progress, aiming to reinforce accountability and ensure that spending aligns with the 2025–26 budget. The instruction came during a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials at Kharavela Bhavan on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed the state’s financial performance…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring administrative continuity and academic stability across state-run universities, the Odisha Government has issued the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance significantly enhances the authority of the Chancellor, particularly in the interim appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs), under the Odisha Universities Act, 1989. With several universities witnessing the completion…
New Delhi: The 14th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) convened in New Delhi on January 12, with Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative, co-chairing the event. A joint statement was issued post the meeting, highlighting crucial discussions and outcomes. Key Highlights from…
Johannesburg: Aiden Markram to lead the charge as South Africa on Tuesday announced the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the USA and West Indies from June 1-29. This will be Markram’s first World Cup assignment since being named T20I captain. The team includes experienced batters Quinton…
Bhubaneswar: The Skill Development & Technical Education Department of Odisha has announced three major initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of diploma-level education in the state. The announcements, made during an event graced by the Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, include the publication of the 2024 Polytechnic Rankings, the inauguration of integrated websites for key educational…
New Delhi: In a nail-biting encounter, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s sensational final over guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a stunning one-run victory against Rajasthan Royals, keeping their IPL playoff hopes alive. The match, which unfolded as a last-ball thriller, saw Sunrisers defending a target of 202 with sheer determination and skill. Opting to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted…
Rourkela: In a heart-stopping encounter at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, India clinched a sensational 8-7 shootout victory against Spain after a 2-2 draw in regulation time during their fifth match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. The standout performance came from goalkeeper P.R Sreejesh, who made a crucial save in the shootout to…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, held a key regional consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar today, focusing on employment generation, labour reforms, and social protection for workers. The meeting, chaired by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, included representatives from the eastern states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and…
New Delhi: The Department of Land Resources organized the eighth edition of Bhumi Samvaad, a National Conference addressing “Sharing of Best Practices in Land Management Modernization.”
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to fortify its position as a leading industrial hub, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given the green light to amendments proposed for the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy 2023. The primary objective behind these amendments is to attract significant investments for the establishment…
