Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government announced the transfer of six Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, reshuffling their roles and responsibilities across different levels. The Home Department issued a notification detailing the changes, which are aimed at optimizing policing efforts and enhancing administrative efficiency. According to the notification, Ashish Kumar Singh, a 2004-batch IPS officer who previously…
Puri: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, visited Puri today to inspect the ongoing redevelopment of Puri Railway Station, which is being transformed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme into a world-class travel hub. During his visit, Somanna underlined the Government of India’s commitment to modernizing railway infrastructure, noting that…
New Delhi: The Purana Qila in New Delhi witnessed a spectacular gathering of over 50,000 artists during the Viksit Bharat Ambassador Artist Workshop, earning accolades from Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.
New Delhi: In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2024, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) in collaboration with the Birsa Munda Centre, AIIMS Delhi, organized a National Conclave aimed at raising awareness and halting the intergenerational transmission of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The event was graced by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government has appointed senior lawyer Pitambar Acharya as the Advocate General of Odisha, effective immediately. This decision was announced through a special notification issued by the Law Department today. The official notification states, “The Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Pitambar Acharya, Senior Advocate, High Court of Orissa, to be…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik introduced the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme in Malkangiri district. The scheme’s first phase will bring rural bus services to six districts: Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Gajapati. Under the LAccMI scheme, the state government is set to deploy 1,000 buses throughout rural areas with a budget…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Holi, the Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society (ORMAS), under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, has rolled out ‘Rangotsav-2026’ at the State Institute for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD & PR) campus in Bhubaneswar, creating a vibrant platform to promote chemical-free colours and strengthen market access for women Self…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over the 195th meeting of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Corporation at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, today. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, was also present…
Bhubaneswar: Former India International Player and FIH Level-2 Certified Coach, Edgar Mascarenhas has been appointed as the Coach for the Odisha Hockey Teams participating in the upcoming Hockey India National Championships. With Mascarenhas joining the squad, the Sports and Youth Services Department hopes that his experience and expertise can take Odisha Hockey to new heights….
Bengaluru: Italy’s Stefano Napolitano staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a set deficit to clinch the men’s singles title at the Bengaluru Open 2024 ATP Challenger Series. In a gripping final at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium on Sunday, the seventh-seeded Napolitano battled against South Korea’s Seongchan Hong, ultimately triumphing 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in a thrilling contest…
