New Delhi: The Government of India announced today the expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), a flagship housing scheme that has been in implementation since 2015-16. The scheme, which aims to provide affordable housing to eligible rural and urban households, will now include assistance for an additional 3 crore households, both rural and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri. The decision was announced on Monday through an official notification issued by the Law Department. The appointment of Vir Vikram Yadav comes under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 19…
New Delhi: In a major initiative aimed at enhancing ease of living for senior citizens and pensioners, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced the launch of a Single Unified Pension Application Form—‘Form 6-A’—and the integration of e-HRMS with Bhavishya. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the National Media Centre, marking a significant…
New Delhi: India, boasting the fifth-largest coal reserves globally and standing as the second-largest consumer of coal, is facing a complex challenge in managing its energy needs. Despite significant domestic reserves, the country continues to rely on imports, particularly for coking coal and high-grade thermal coal, both essential for key industries such as steel. However,…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority took a significant step towards enhancing workers’ welfare with the foundation stone laying ceremony for the “SHRAMIKA PRATIKHYA KENDRA” at Kalpana on January 20, 2024.
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the list of centrally contracted players for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The announcement, made on Wednesday, brings forth some notable changes, including the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the 30-member list.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an extension of its sponsorship for Hockey India for three additional years, extending the support until 2036. This decision was revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi following a meeting with the Hockey India delegation at the State Guest House on Friday. Hockey India President Padma Dilip Tirkey and Secretary…
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…
New Delhi: On the eve of International Women’s Day, President Droupadi Murmu of India has conveyed her warmest congratulations and best wishes to all citizens, with a special emphasis on women, recognizing their achievements and contributions to society.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC acquires midfielder Hitesh Sharma, who has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Kalinga Warriors. Having previously played for Hyderabad FC and ATK, Hitesh brings a wealth of experience to his new team. A product of the Tata Football Academy, Hitesh Sharma started his journey with Mumbai in the I-League. After making a…
