Bhubaneswar: The Cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Sunday. The name was given by Sri Lanka, ‘Asani’ means ‘wrath’ in Sinhalese. let us try to understand why cyclones are named. Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists prepared by the…
Bhubaneswar: As the summer vacation approaches, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) in Odisha has issued a directive urging higher secondary schools to maintain their online academic support programme for Class 12 students. In a series of instructions, DHSE outlined guidelines for holiday homework and the continuation of online support programmes during the summer…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone ‘Dana’ looms over Odisha, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, has activated its comprehensive preparedness plan to ensure public safety and maintain an uninterrupted power supply during the impending storm. TPCODL has initiated its Business Continuity and Disaster Management Plan (BCDMP), which…
New Delhi: The 52nd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair was inaugurated today by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Bhubaneswar: A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, conducted a two-day review meeting with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Odisha on April 3rd and 4th, 2025. The meetings were part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Odisha’s statistical data ecosystem under the World Bank-supported…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is set to honor the acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu with the prestigious V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, announced Dr. L. Murugan, the Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, today. “I congratulate Nallamuthu for winning the prestigious award this edition,” said Dr. Murugan during an interaction…
Lakadong Turmeric from Meghalaya is being transported to other parts of the country through drones. The commerce and industry ministry informed this on Saturday stating that the aim is to resolve first-mile connectivity issues faced by the cultivators. The turmeric has been identified under the One District, One Product (ODOP), an initiative by the Department…
New Delhi: In a refreshing break from their legal duties, Chief Justice of India, Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, along with judges of the Supreme Court, embarked on a delightful visit to the Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The distinguished group, accompanied by their families, explored the serene surroundings of the Udyan.
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the America India Foundation Trust (AIF) today presented their projects and initiatives to Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan. The presentation was also attended by Minister of School & Mass Education, ST & SC…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards gender-inclusive policies, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced a noteworthy amendment to Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021. The latest amendment grants women government servants the authority to nominate their child or children for family pension, elevating their priority over…
