New Delhi: In a promising development, India has ascended to the 38th position out of 139 countries in the World Bank’s ‘Logistics Performance Index Report (2023): Connecting to Compete 2023.’
Bhubaneswar: As temperatures begin to rise unusually due to erratic climatic conditions and abnormal weather patterns, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) directing all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to take immediate and necessary precautionary measures to combat the heatwave crisis. The SOP outlines a comprehensive action plan,…
Harare: India secured a commanding 4-1 series victory against Zimbabwe with a resounding 42-run win in the final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 14. Led by Shubman Gill, India bounced back emphatically after losing the first match, dominating the series with four consecutive wins. Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza opted to field…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to enhance primary education across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Yojana’ during a review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. The ambitious scheme aims to construct 6,794 modern primary schools, one in each panchayat, creating an…
Goa, 2024: Prasar Bharati launched its Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, WAVES, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Addressing the press during the event, Shri Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman of Prasar Bharati, emphasized the national broadcaster’s commitment to providing clean, family-friendly entertainment that caters to diverse audiences across India. “As a national…
New Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya officially assumed charge as the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports at Shastri Bhawan today. The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, was also present during the ceremony. Mandaviya was briefed by senior officials on the various schemes and initiatives currently being undertaken by the…
New Delhi: Chief Information Commissioner of India, Heeralal Samariya, met with Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, to discuss significant achievements and advancements within the Central Information Commission (CIC). During the meeting, Samariya announced that the CIC has achieved a remarkable 100% disposal rate for Right to Information (RTI)…
Bhubaneswar: Jitendra Haripal, the acclaimed Odia folksinger best known for his iconic rendition of the popular song ‘Rangabati’, has been hospitalized in Odisha’s Sambalpur after complaining of acute pain in his body. Haripal was admitted to a private hospital late on Monday night, where he is currently under the care of a team of doctors….
Mangalore: The Geological Survey of India’s (GSI) Marine and Coastal Survey Division (MCSD) is set to organize a groundbreaking workshop titled “Offshore Exploration: Synergies and Opportunities (OESO)” on 15th February 2024 in Mangalore. The workshop aims to bring together key stakeholders in the offshore exploration domain, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Shri. V.L. Kantha Rao,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Deogarh district today, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹205 crore. Among the highlights of the visit was the inauguration of a newly constructed 300-bed hospital aimed at significantly improving healthcare services in the region. Out of the total…
