TPWODL Initiates New 33 KV Line Project for Enhanced Power Supply in Bargarh District

Burla: TPWODL (TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited) is embarking on a significant infrastructure development project aimed at enhancing the power supply for domestic and agricultural consumers in the Sohela and Bhatli blocks of Bargarh district. The initiative involves the establishment of a new 33 kV line from Chor Grindola Grid Substation to Dasmile Primary Substation….

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Tokyo Paralympics: India’s Sumit Antil wins gold medal in Javelin Throw, Sets World Record thrice in five attempts

India’s Sumit Antil wins second gold for the country at Tokyo Olympics on Monday with a world record throw of 68.55m in the Javelin Throw- F 64 event. Interestingly, he broke his record thrice during the five attempts in the F-64 final. While his first attempt of 66.95m was a world record, he bettered it…

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DPIIT Releases Study on Enhancing Women’s Participation in India’s Logistics Sector

New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, today unveiled a landmark study titled “Enabling Women’s Participation in India’s Logistics Sector.” The study, prepared in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the Indo-German Development Cooperation project “Climate Friendly Green Freight…

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Odisha IAS Officers Now Require Chief Secretary’s Approval for Leave and HQ Absence

Bhubaneswar: The General Administration and Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department has mandated that all IAS officers in Odisha must secure prior approval from the Chief Secretary before availing any kind of leave or leaving their headquarters. The new guideline, issued through an official memorandum on February 13, applies to all categories of leave, including Casual Leave…

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Union Budget 2024-25: Financial Support for Higher Education and Research Initiatives Announced

Odisha Notifies NCET-Based Admission for 4-Year ITEP Programme

Bhubaneswar: Admissions to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in Odisha for the academic session 2026–27 will be conducted through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026, organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has notified. As per the public notice issued by NTA on February 12,…

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Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project to be completed by December 2027

Bhubaneswar: The ambitious Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is expected to be completed by December 2027, as revealed during a meeting of the State-level Project Monitoring Committee held at Lok Seva Bhavan today. Chaired by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, the meeting delved into crucial aspects such as funding arrangements, technical specifications, station plans at various…

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Prime Minister Modi Commemorates Golden Jubilee of Amul at Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad today. The Prime Minister explored the exhibition presented on the occasion, unveiling the Golden Jubilee Coffee Table Book. GCMMF stands as a testament to the resilience of cooperatives, the…

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Over 500 maoists supporters and sympathisers of 15 villages of Malkangiri surrender

Malkangiri:  Over 500 Maoist supporters and sympathisers from 15 villages under Chitrakonda Block of Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangir district surrendered before the police on August 22. Active Maoist and sympathisers from Dabal Pahad, Ralegada, Chintalduli, Korrapalli, Tekpadar, Palankrayi, Tatipahad, Eskapalli, Sarukabandha, Durgam, Banajholi, Chikatpalli, Jajpalli, Gajalmamidi and Sitapalli of Ralegada Gram Panchayat under Papermetla police…

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