Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 78.76 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to support 13 institutions run by Missionaries of Charity in the state. On 30 December last year, the CM had directed the collectors to ensure that no inmates of Missionaries of Charity suffer, especially from food security and…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired the 7th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan today. During the event, he launched the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra) and virtually inaugurated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Office in Srinagar. Additionally, Shri…
Kolkata: Maverick English batter Phil Salt, who had been sidelined during IPL auction earlier, has been roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a replacement for Jason Roy in the upcoming IPL 2024. The English batsman Roy withdrew from the tournament, citing “personal reasons,” paving the way for his fellow countryman Salt’s return to the Indian Premier League.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi handed out appointment letters to 812 newly recruited officials across five departments at a ‘Nijukti Mela’ (job fair) held at Krushi Sikhya Sadan on Tuesday. Addressing the new recruits, he urged them to dedicate themselves to public service and uphold the trust of the people. “Government jobs are not…
Bhubaneswar: All eyes will be on India’s top javelin thrower Annu Rani and rising sprint star Animesh Kujur as they take centre stage at the inaugural World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The one-day event, offering prize money of $25,000, will witness participation from athletes representing over 15 countries. Annu…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was convened at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday to assess the progress of key administrative reforms and accelerate the implementation of technology-driven governance across the state. The meeting brought together secretaries from various departments to evaluate performance and align efforts with Odisha’s long-term development…
Goa: Marking a milestone in India’s scientific and strategic advancement in ocean and polar research, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated two cutting-edge facilities—Sagar Bhavan and Polar Bhavan—at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa on Tuesday. These are India’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday informed that a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Arabian Sea on May 14 which would gradually move towards northwestwards across southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area. IMD forecasted that this could intensify into a Cyclonic storm over east central Arabian Sea on…
New Delhi: In a significant move to provide tax relief, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced several attractive benefits for salaried individuals and pensioners under the new tax regime while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today. Enhanced Standard Deduction for Salaried Employees One of the key highlights of the budget…
Sambalpur: In a momentous gathering at the Mini Stadium in Sambalpur, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Mahima Cult, emphasizing the timeless teachings of Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi and urging the youth to embrace his ideals.
