Nepalese Student Found Dead at KIIT Hostel in Bhubaneswar, Suicide Suspected

Bhubaneswar: A first-year Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday evening in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Prisha Shah from Birgunj, Nepal, was pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and residing alone in room number…

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Odisha CM Reviews State’s Aviation Push, Focuses on Upgrading Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing and proposed aviation infrastructure projects across the state. With a focus on “Aviation and Network Construction Management,” the meeting sought to accelerate development and enhance regional air connectivity in Odisha. At the centre of the…

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Odisha Gears Up for Robust Paddy Procurement in Rabi Season

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is making extensive preparations for paddy procurement during the current Rabi season, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and the protection of farmers’ interests. An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to finalize arrangements for the statewide procurement drive. The…

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Odisha CM Inaugurates Labour Waiting Centers in Bhubaneswar, Launches Welfare Initiatives for Workers

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated multi-purpose Labour Waiting Centers at Dumduma and Kalpana Chhak in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward improving the working conditions and dignity of labourers in the state. These centers, equipped with temporary shelter facilities, clean drinking water, toilets, and adjoining parks, are designed to provide comfort and…

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Odisha Launches ‘SAHAJOG’ to Empower Urban Poor with Access to Govt Welfare Schemes

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has launched SAHAJOG, a pioneering initiative by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department aimed at connecting urban poor families with key social welfare schemes. The initiative was officially unveiled on Thursday by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra at a state-level launch event in Bhubaneswar. Present at the event were Usha Padhee, Principal…

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Indian Railways Launches National Competition to Design Digital Clock – ₹5 Lakh Grand Prize Up for Grabs

New Delhi: In a unique blend of design, innovation, and civic pride, Indian Railways has launched a nationwide competition inviting citizens to design the next generation of digital clocks that will be installed at railway stations across the country. The winner of this creative challenge will walk away with a grand prize of ₹5 lakh,…

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Finance Minister Inaugurates ‘Corporate Bhawan’ in Kolkata, Launches First-Ever PM Internship Scheme Facilitation Centre

New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at streamlining corporate governance and enhancing ease of doing business, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated the state-of-the-art Corporate Bhawan in New Town, Kolkata. The new facility is set to become a hub for corporate regulatory services, housing under one roof multiple arms…

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Enforcement Directorate Marks 69th Foundation Day with Renewed Vow to Combat Economic Offences

New Delhi: The 69th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was commemorated today in New Delhi, in a ceremony presided over by Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary. The event brought together key government officials, ex-Directors of the ED, representatives from investigative agencies, international delegates, and senior officers from across India,…

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WAVES 2025 Opens with Cinematic Icons Celebrating India’s Storytelling Legacy

Mumbai: The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) began on a high note at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai, setting the tone for a landmark celebration of storytelling and entertainment. The opening session, titled “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul,” featured an illustrious panel of cinematic legends—Hema Malini, Mohanlal, and…

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