Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha cadre IAS officer R. Balakrishnan has been appointed as the Director of the International Institute of Tamil Studies by the Government of Tamil Nadu. A seasoned administrator and scholar, Balakrishnan has played a key role in governance and literary research. Widely recognized for his contributions to Tamil studies, Balakrishnan is the author…
Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Adalat of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department was held today at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall, witnessing an overwhelming response from retired and working employees seeking redressal for their grievances. The Adalat was chaired by Additional Secretary and Chairman of the RACP Adalat…
New Delhi: Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino engaged in an interactive session with students of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in New Delhi today, sharing his experiences in space and offering insights into the future of space exploration. During his visit, Massimino also explored the school’s advanced learning facilities, including the AR-VR Lab, Atal Tinkering Lab,…
New Delhi: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a statutory body under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, hosted the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. The event celebrated the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to animal welfare, conservation, and advocacy. Union Ministers Prof….
Mumbai: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched a series of transformative initiatives aimed at modernizing India’s maritime infrastructure, strengthening global trade resilience, and promoting sustainability. The announcements were made during a key stakeholder meeting in Mumbai, where industry leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities emerging from the recent Union Budget for the…
Ahmedabad: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, where she emphasized the transformative power of design in addressing social and economic challenges. Addressing the graduating students, she highlighted how creative thinking and design interventions can enhance ease of living, particularly for underprivileged communities, without requiring significant resources….
New York: Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Trachtenberg was found unconscious and unresponsive at her Manhattan residence on Wednesday morning. The actress was discovered by her mother around 8 a.m. at One…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to position Odisha as a premier global travel destination, the state government has organized a familiarization tour for foreign tour operators (FTOs) as part of the 6th Odisha Travel Bazar. The initiative, jointly hosted by the Odisha Tourism Department and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), aims…
Nayagarh: A significant event for local farmers, the Community Seed Festival took place at Mantukhaman village under Beruhanbari Gram Panchayat in Nuagaon Block, Nayagarh. Organized by Sambhav in collaboration with a women farmers’ group, the festival brought together a wide array of community members, environmentalists, and agriculture advocates to reinforce the importance of sustainable farming…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reaffirmed that Odia, along with other regional languages and subjects, will continue to be offered for the Class X board examinations in the 2025-26 academic year. This clarification comes after concerns were raised about certain languages being excluded in the draft guidelines for conducting board…
