Mumbai: Sending shockwaves in political circles, the ruling ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)’s senior leader Baba Ziauddin Siddique was shot dead near Nirmal Nagar, in Bandra east on Saturday. As per available information, at least two-three persons, who were lying in wait for him, rushed and fired multiple rounds indiscriminately at the businessman-cum-politician Siddique, and he…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IAS officer Vineel Krishna Ravella has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The appointment, cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is part of a broader administrative reshuffle involving 41 senior bureaucrats at the Joint Secretary level across…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), a pioneering initiative of the State Science & Technology Department aimed at harnessing the state’s rich marine biodiversity for environmental protection, economic growth, and livelihood support in coastal areas. The launch event, held at Lok Seva Bhawan,…
Mumbai: The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2024 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), commencing on February 23. Defending champions Mumbai Indians will clash with 2023 runners-up Delhi Capitals in an exciting opening match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This season, the WPL will feature five teams, competing in a…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives standing ovation after his address he European Union Parliament on Tuesday. In his address through a video call, he said, “We are fighting for our land and for our freedom. And believe me, despite the fact that all the big cities of our country are now blocked, no one will…
Ranchi: President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, today, marking a milestone in the institute’s contributions to Indian agriculture. Speaking at the event, the President highlighted the critical role secondary agriculture plays in tackling some of the 21st century’s major agricultural challenges, including food…
Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, along with V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, held crucial bilateral discussions during their visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has set in motion the Bhubaneswar Kahani Utsav (BhuFeSto) from February 3rd to 5th across four parks in the city, running parallel to the first World Language Conference in the state. On the inaugural day, from 2:30 to 7:30 pm, the parks – Indira Gandhi Park, Buddha Jayanti Park,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to play a critical role in India’s expanding titanium industry, thanks to a newly signed MoU between an Indo-Kazakh joint venture and Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC (UKTMP JSC) of Kazakhstan. The partnership is expected to fast-track titanium slag production and increase exports globally, paving the way for further developments…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards shaping the future of urban governance and planning, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha launched ANKUR — Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization & Reform today. The ambitious initiative is aimed at fostering inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-led urban growth across the state. The launch event, held at the…
