New Delhi: The Supreme Court intervened on Monday by staying the Orissa High Court’s order nullifying the 2019 election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from the Cuttack-Barabati Assembly constituency in Odisha. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan, responded to the plea of senior advocate Dr. S Muralidhar, representing Moquim, who argued…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar metro rail project is set to continue as per the established timeline and meet its previously set deadline, assured Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, during a high-level departmental meeting on Thursday. Commitment to Timely Completion Chairing the meeting, Minister Mohapatra emphasized the importance of Bhubaneswar’s development into a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved a substantial 50% increase in the daily and retainer fees for non-cadre law officers employed across various courts in the state. This decision, as outlined in a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), is set to benefit approximately 1215 law officers. Following the…
Valsad: In a spectacular display of cricket prowess, Tamil Nadu secured a commanding victory over Chandigarh, defeating them by an innings and 293 runs in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy 2023-24.
Gangtok: To assess the repercussions of climate change on large mammals, the Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has initiated a comprehensive study using camera traps deployed across the high-altitude regions of Sikkim. Recent retrieval of images from these camera traps has unveiled multiple captures of…
Shimla: SJVN Limited, a prominent player in the energy sector, has successfully commissioned its 100 MW Raghanesda Solar Power Station in the Banaskatha district of Gujarat. This significant milestone underscores SJVN’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions, contributing to the nation’s green energy landscape. The Raghanesda Solar Power Station is projected to generate an impressive 252…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is set to launch Odisha Walks, a series of curated city trails in Cuttack, Puri, and Sambalpur, starting January 2025. The initiative aims to transform these cities into vibrant urban destinations, enhancing their appeal for tourists and locals alike. “Odisha Walks will celebrate the rich history, natural resources,…
Kanha Shanti Vanam: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir aimed at charting India’s path to success for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. The event, held at the serene Kanha Shanti Vanam in…
Antwerp: In a display of unwavering determination, the Indian men’s hockey team secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against Argentina in their fourth match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Key players for India included Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’), and Captain Harmanpreet Singh, who delivered a hat-trick (29’,…
Mumbai: In a significant step towards positioning India as a global cruise tourism hub, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ today from the Mumbai port. This ambitious initiative aims to double India’s cruise passenger traffic within the next five years, with the goal of making India a top…
