Bhubaneswar: A staggering 769 cases of rape involving minors were reported in Odisha between June 10, 2024, and November 22, 2024, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the Odisha Assembly on Monday. The data, presented in a written response to a question by Khariar BJD MLA Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi, underscores the growing urgency to…
New Delhi: In a high-level review meeting held on Monday, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled a forward-looking vision to accelerate India’s science-led growth through AI-powered innovation, deep-tech startups, and infrastructure democratization. The meeting focused extensively on the evolving role of the newly established…
Bhubaneswar: Amid concerns and rumours over fuel availability, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Monday reviewed the stock and supply of LPG, petrol and diesel in the state at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan. Senior officials of the Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department and representatives from major oil marketing companies…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has extended the extraordinary e-Auction of mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting the country’s rich cultural, spiritual, and historical heritage. Originally scheduled from September 17 to October 2, 2024, the auction will now be open for participation until October 31, 2024. Interested individuals can…
Bhubaneswar: Six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers embarked on an exposure visit to the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar today. The visit aimed to familiarize the probationers with the department’s activities and programs aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). Led by senior officials from the SSEPD Department,…
New Delhi: India and Malaysia have agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of oil palm and other agricultural sectors, following a high-level meeting between Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and the Minister of Plantations and Commodities of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The Malaysian Minister…
Abu Dhabi: Oil India Limited (OIL), India’s esteemed exploration and production company and the youngest Maharatna CPSE (Central Public Sector Enterprise) of the country, has announced its maiden global partner roadshow, titled “Confluence: Where Energy and Opportunity Converge.” This groundbreaking event is scheduled to unfold on February 28, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The roadshow…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, several senior officers in Odisha have been reassigned to new positions, marking a strategic move to enhance the efficiency and functioning of various departments in the state. Satish Chandra Samal, a senior private secretary from the Home Department cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Private Secretary to Chief…
Chisopani, Sikkim: Marking a significant milestone in education and technological innovation, IIT Ropar’s iHub-AWaDH, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM ICPS) by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has partnered with the Centre for Computers and Communication Technology (CCCT) in Chisopani, Sikkim, to establish Northeast India’s first AWaDH Cyber-Physical…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha embarks on its journey toward Vision 2036 and 2047, the aspirations for the state’s future are boundless. These years hold monumental significance for every Odia: 2036 will mark the 100th year since the reorganization of Odisha, while 2047 will celebrate the centenary of India’s independence. The state’s legacy dates back to 1936,…
