New Delhi: To strengthen food safety standards in the e-commerce sector, the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a meeting with e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) under the leadership of its CEO. Held on November 12, the meeting aimed at reinforcing compliance requirements and implementing stringent practices for consumer safety across digital…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its candidates for six key Assembly seats in Odisha ahead of the forthcoming elections, marking a significant move in its electoral strategy for the state. The party’s nominees for the respective constituencies are as follows: Ghasipura: Shambhunath Rout Bhograi: Ashish Patra Bhandaripokhari: Sudhanshu Nayak Bari: Umesh Chandra…
Bhubaneswar: With the monsoon season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to address the recurring floods caused by the Dhanua River. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, directing officials to formulate a concrete and time-bound action plan to mitigate flood damage in Nimapara and…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the implementation of the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme, aimed at improving the quality, equity, and governance of technical education across all States and Union Territories. The scheme will cover 275 government and government-aided technical institutions, including…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the continued intrusion by Andhra Pradesh into the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district, the Odisha government has initiated a department-wise strategy to accelerate development in the border villages and reaffirm its administrative presence. A high-level meeting of the special committee constituted by the state government was held in Bhubaneswar to chalk…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his congratulations to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) following the triumphant flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), a significant milestone in India’s defence capabilities. The successful flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, located…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the prevailing heat wave conditions, the State government of Odisha has taken proactive measures by announcing morning classes for all students from Class I to XII, effective from April 2. The School and Mass Education department issued an advisory on Saturday, outlining the schedule for morning classes, which will commence from…
New Delhi: In a spectacular tribute to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 92nd anniversary, a 7,000-kilometer-long car rally named ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ is set to be organized, traveling from Thoise in Ladakh to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will give a ceremonial send-off to the rally at the National War Memorial, New…
Bhubaneswar: In an administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has appointed Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, a 2012-batch IAS officer, as the Collector and District Magistrate of Jajpur district. The appointment, made under section 20(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Act II of 1974), was announced through a notification issued by the General Administration & Public…
Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam: In a significant step towards enhancing maritime cooperation, INS Tir and ICGS Veera of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam today. The visiting ships were warmly welcomed by the Vietnam People’s Navy and members of the Indian diplomatic mission, marking another milestone in…
