Bhubaneswar: To enhance security and curb crime rates, the Twin City Police Commissioner, S. Dev Datta Singh, announced plans to install more artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras in the cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Addressing the media on Monday, Commissioner Singh revealed that approximately 1,000 cameras have already been installed across various points in the twin…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi personally called ASHA worker Shivani Mandal of Rajnagar Community Health Center (CHC) in Kendrapara district to commend her for her extraordinary courage and dedication during Cyclone Dana. Shivani’s swift actions helped ensure the safe evacuation of Khasamunda village residents amid the storm’s devastation. When heavy rain prevented an elderly,…
Taking a historic step to addressing the various problems faced by the country’s senior citizens in their daily lives, the Government of India has launched the country’s first pan-India helpline number: Elder Line- 14567. Through this initiative senior citizens would be provided free information and guidance on pension issues, legal issues, extend emotional support, and…
Kolkata: In a daring night-time rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully saved 11 crew members from the distressed cargo vessel MV ITT Puma on August 26, 2024. The Mumbai-registered general cargo vessel, en route from Kolkata to Port Blair, reportedly sank approximately 90 nautical miles south of Sagar Island, West Bengal. The distress call was…
New Delhi: A heated scene unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tabled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, triggering noisy protests from the Opposition that forced the House to adjourn within minutes of its introduction. The proposed legislation seeks to bring India’s booming online gaming industry…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to strengthen digital connectivity and foster seamless financial transactions, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritian Prime Minister Mr. Pravind Jugnauth, will witness the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, as well as RuPay card services in Mauritius.
Bengaluru: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda, inaugurated the new campus of the School of Advanced Studies at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), a Deemed University, in Bengaluru today. The event also marked the launch of DIGI-Vyasa, a digital education platform, and Vyasa TV, a dedicated channel for promoting traditional…
Paris: Lovlina Borgohain lost to Chinese top seed Li Qian in the women’s 75kg quarterfinal, ending India’s boxing campaign at the Paris Olympics, here on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist suffered a 1-4 loss in a split decision against Qian at the North Paris Arena on Sunday. After Nikhat Zareen’s elimination, Lovlina was the favourite…
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,…
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) marked its 68th Raising Day today, celebrating decades of its role in ensuring the quality of armaments, stores, and equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. This milestone is a testament to DGQA’s unwavering commitment to setting and enforcing high-quality standards for India’s defence equipment, ensuring operational…
