Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the commencement of Odisha’s first phase of voting for the General Elections 2024 on Monday, the state witnessed a swift response to allegations of election-related malpractices. Nikunja Bihari Dhal, CEO of Odisha, announced the suspension of two polling officials accused of allowing such malpractices in the polling booths in Kalahandi…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…
Puri: As the nationwide campaign “Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye” gains momentum, acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has left an indelible mark on Puri beach with a captivating sand sculpture.
Cuttack: The long-awaited redevelopment of Cuttack Railway Station has gained significant momentum with the successful eviction of unauthorized shops and structures from the Station Bazar area near Gate No. 01. This major step clears the way for the station’s transformation into a modern, world-class facility, ensuring better infrastructure and enhanced passenger convenience. To facilitate the…
Dar Es Salaam: Lieutenant General DS Rana, Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA), has embarked on an official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania from May 13th to 15th, 2024. The purpose of his visit is to bolster the strong defence ties between India and Tanzania and explore opportunities for regional…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the General Elections 2024, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik unveiled the first list of nine candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in the state. The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks the commencement of BJD’s electoral campaign as the party gears up for the upcoming polls. Among…
Kochi: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over a series of operational level discussions held by the Indian Navy in Kochi from August 27 to 30, 2024. The four-day event saw participation from the Commanders-in-Chief, senior leadership of the Indian Navy, and representatives from sister services, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS),…
Paris: India’s male archers delivered a commendable performance in the individual rankings round at the Paris Olympic Games, securing third place in the ranking round for the Team Competition and earning a spot in the quarterfinals scheduled for July 29. The trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav accumulated a total score of 2013,…
Moscow: The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) concluded successfully in Moscow, marking a significant advancement in the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. Co-chaired by Lieutenant General JP Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (India), and Lieutenant General Dylevsky…
Gonda: In a historic moment for Gonda, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025 at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site. The event, held on February 2, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti…
