New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bolstering internal security and preserving the demographic structure of India’s North Eastern States, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar.
Gurugram: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in collaboration with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), successfully concluded the second batch of its specialized certification program for senior defence officers. The two-week residential course, held from May 5 to May 16, 2025, at the IICA campus in Manesar, Gurugram, aimed at empowering veterans with corporate…
Jaisalmer: The 128 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological Task Force of Rajputana Rifles has set a world record by planting over 5.19 lakh saplings in just one hour. The “Special Plantation Drive” took place under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and the Territorial Army’s outreach initiative “Bhagidari & Zimmedari” in…
Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards strengthening India’s weather monitoring and prediction capabilities, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has established a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University, creating a dedicated facility for advanced atmospheric research along the east coast. The open-field observatory under C-ART was inaugurated on May 1 by M Ravichandran,…
Bhubaneswar: With the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming general elections, the Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has ceased operations until the conclusion of the electoral process. An official announcement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Sunday confirmed the suspension of activities at the Grievance Cell given the MCC…
Bhubaneswar: Seven-term Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha’s Cuttack Parliamentary seat, Bhartruhari Mahtab, was appointed as the pro tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. “President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Protem under…
Kuwait City: Ambassador Adarsh Swaika played host to a dazzling reception commemorating India’s 75th Republic Day, with His Excellency Deputy Foreign Minister (DFM) Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as the distinguished Chief Guest.
Bhubaneswar: In a major reform aimed at easing the tax burden on individuals and businesses, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the promulgation of an Ordinance to abolish Professional Tax in the state. The amendment to the Odisha State Tax on Professions Trades Callings and Employments Act 2000 will be brought through an Ordinance as the…
Bhubaneswar: Demanding to be acknowledged as Covid Warriors and get vaccinated, the chemists of Khurda district have warned to shut medicine stores in coming days if the state government doesn’t fulfill their demand. The Khordha District Chemists and Druggists Association, president Pragati Mohanty said that the chemists have been demanding to be granted the COVID…
New Delhi: To strengthen educational ties between India and the ASEAN nations, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences today. The event, held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Pusa, New Delhi, was attended…
