Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, has urged officers and staff of the department to embrace the New Year with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication. Addressing a gathering at the Kharavela Bhavan Conference Hall, the Minister highlighted the department’s pivotal role in driving Odisha’s growth and…
Port Louis: The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy has wrapped up its visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, marking the culmination of a significant Long Range Training Deployment. Comprising the vessels INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, the squadron’s visit coincided with the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations, spotlighting the enduring maritime collaboration between India and Mauritius.
New Delhi: Odisha’s vibrant culture, unique art forms, and ambitious developmental vision took center stage at the Odisha State Day Celebrations during the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi graced the occasion as the chief guest, emphasizing the importance of promoting Odisha’s…
Bengaluru: Wipro, one of India’s leading IT firms, has announced the appointment of Srinivas Pallia as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective April 7. Pallia, who has been an integral part of Wipro since 1992, will succeed Thierry Delaporte, who has decided to step down from his role to explore…
Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka forest, posing a significant threat to the rich biodiversity of the region. The flames reached the Jhumuka forest area, intensifying concerns among forest officials and nearby residents. A forest team has been deployed to monitor…
Bhubaneswar: Drawing inspiration from Odisha’s successful model gram panchayats, a 35-member delegation from Uttarakhand’s Haridwar Zilla Panchayat embarked on a comprehensive tour to glean insights into best practices. The visit, conducted under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan 2024-25, aimed at enabling elected panchayat representatives to assimilate and implement successful developmental models from different states. In…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has initiated a comprehensive strategy to strengthen basic infrastructure in both rural and urban areas through an integrated programme titled Mission PoWaR (Power, Water & Roads). The mission aims to provide reliable electricity, assured drinking water supply, and all-weather road connectivity to every village in the State. A preparatory meeting to…
Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…
Antwerp: In their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 1-4 defeat against Belgium. Despite a spirited effort, India couldn’t match Belgium’s attacking prowess, with Abhishek (55’) scoring the lone goal for the visitors, while Felix Denayer (22’), Alexander Hendrickx (34’, 60’),…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to foster drug-free environments on higher education campuses in Odisha, the State Government has mandated that students sign anti-drug declaration forms upon admission to colleges and universities. Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary to the Government, addressed a letter to the School & Mass Education Department, Higher Education Department, Skill Development &…
