New Delhi: A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to bolster agricultural development and support 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under the Government of India’s Central Sector Scheme. The agreement, signed by Sanjay Rakesh, Managing Director and CEO…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development in Odisha’s administrative landscape, senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Paramita Satpathy Tripathy took over as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the state on Friday. A member of the 1989 batch of the IRS, Tripathy brings over three decades of experience in tax administration. She has previously…
Mumbai: Ahead of the upcoming five-match tour of Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the much-anticipated 16-member women squad, featuring the exciting talents of Asha Sobhana and Sajana Sajeevan for their maiden India T20I call-ups.
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films featured an insightful In-Conversation session today with Richie Mehta, the Emmy Award-winning director, creator, and writer renowned for acclaimed series such as ‘Delhi Crime’ and ‘Poacher.’ The session, moderated by internationally acclaimed radio personality Rohini Ramnathan, delved into the intricacies of crime…
New Delhi: The Department of Health Research and the Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) hosted the prestigious DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence Summit 2024 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. Celebrating ICMR’s 113th Foundation Day, the event underscored the organization’s commitment to advancing health research in India and honored outstanding contributions in the biomedical field. Union…
New Delhi: In light of observed violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and existing legal provisions by political parties and their representatives on social media platforms during election campaigning, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives to ensure the responsible and ethical use of social media. The Commission, in its latest…
New Delhi: In a major policy shift, the Union government has announced a revision in the wheat-to-rice ratio for ration card holders across Odisha and eight other states, effective from October 2024. This move aims to better align with the changing dietary preferences and nutritional needs of the population. The new food grain allocation will see…
Taralangso: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma graced the momentous occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Karbi Youth Festival (KYF) in Taralangso today. The festival, a beacon of the unique Karbi culture, has been a vibrant representation of Northeast’s ethnic diversity for five decades. Expressing his sentiments on the official X handle, CM Sarma…
Bhubaneswar: After CBSE, CICSE and boards of different states, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha has also decided to cancel the Plus II board examination. This has been decided in view of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic situation and safety of of students, teachers and parents. Announcing the cancellation of Plus II…
New Delhi: Odisha has earned national recognition for its outstanding progress in disability rights and inclusion, securing the Best State/UT Award for Effective Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 at the National Awards Ceremony 2025. The prestigious event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the observance of…
