Bhubaneswar: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a key administrative reshuffle. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday. Das, who led the RBI for six years since December…
Bhubaneswar: To facilitate the smooth travel of devotees during the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, the Odisha Government has announced the operation of special buses from every block in the state to Shreekshetra Puri. This decision was made during a review meeting held with officials of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) on Monday….
Bhubaneswar: Around 100 Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) teaching Odia in government higher secondary schools across Odisha are undergoing a five-day induction training aimed at strengthening their teaching skills and improving classroom engagement. Organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education under the School and Mass Education Department, the training is being held at IMAGE, Siripur,…
Mangaluru: The investigation into the alleged mass graves near the Dharmasthala temple town took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recovered human bones from one of the suspected burial sites in Karnataka’s Mangaluru district. The remains—two bones—were found during the excavation of the sixth site, located in a forested stretch….
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting today in New Delhi to assess the security situation in Manipur. The meeting brought together key officials, including the Governor of Manipur, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Army Commander of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally has reached 49, with four fresh cases detected on Sunday, sparking renewed caution among health authorities. The rise in infections, though modest, has prompted officials to reiterate the need for public vigilance. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, while briefing the media, stated that the bulk of recent cases have emerged from…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas commenced in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event at Janata Maidan. Themed “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,” the convention spotlighted the essential role of Indian expatriates in nation-building and fostering India’s growth aspirations. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from global Pravasi Bharatiyas,…
