Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife Susant Nanda shared these findings on Wednesday, noting a nearly stable population with a male-to-female ratio of…
He interacted with the public in Sundargarh Sadar and Balisankara block and received the grievances on various issues and assured early resolution.
Bhubaneswar: The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) has recently announced the selection of 20 feature film projects from 11 countries for the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar. Among the notable selections are the films ‘Baghuni (Dance like a Tiger)’, ‘Habaspuri Weaving (The Second and Last Death)’ and ‘Finding Lanka’. ‘Baghuni (Dance like…
Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, addressed the 50th All India Police Science Conference today, emphasizing the critical need to modernize and adapt India’s policing systems to address contemporary challenges. The event, held in Gandhinagar, saw the participation of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and Director…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has unveiled a new functionality in the Annual Information Statement (AIS), aimed at providing greater transparency and convenience to taxpayers. The AIS, accessible through the e-filing website (www.incometax.gov.in), furnishes details of various financial transactions with potential tax implications undertaken by the taxpayer. One of the key…
Bhubaneswar: Elisabeth Faure, Chief of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Odisha, along with Himanshu Bal, Field Chief Officer of the World Food Organization, held a productive meeting with Krushnachandra Patro, Odisha’s Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare. The discussions underscored the collaborative efforts aimed at bolstering food security initiatives in the…
Bhubaneswar: Making government services more accessible than ever before, the Odisha government has rolled out ‘Ama Sathi’, a unified WhatsApp chatbot that brings over 120 public services directly to citizens’ phones. Launched in partnership with Meta, the initiative is expected to benefit more than 4.5 crore people across the state. Unveiled by Chief Secretary Manoj…
New Delhi: Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today celebrated the achievements of 270 candidates certified under PMKVY 4.0 and various CSR projects under Skill India. This marked the 3rd convocation ceremony organized by the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC), which has trained…
New Delhi: The Naval Headquarters in New Delhi recently concluded the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the Station Commanders’ Workshop (SCW 24/1), held from March 18th to 20th, 2024. The workshop, a significant assembly of Station Commanders from across the Navy, aimed to provide administrative and functional support to operational units. More than 100 delegates,…
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…
