New Delhi: Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, SM, VSM, has made history by assuming charge as the Director General Medical Services (Navy), becoming the first woman to hold the prestigious position. Commissioned into the Army Medical Corps on December 30, 1986, the Flag Officer brings with her a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India Officers’ Institute Annexe ground in New Delhi echoed with the spirit of sportsmanship as the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) organized a Sports Meet for its employees today.
Cuttack: In a recent update to the Orissa High Court, the ongoing repair work on the Natamandap and Jagamohan of the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is expected to be completed by April 30, 2024. Amicus Curiae M K Mohanty conveyed this information verbally, assuring the court that the restoration efforts by the Archaeological…
Noida: Indian hockey legend P.R. Sreejesh has been appointed as the director and mentor of the Delhi SG Pipers, one of the newly-formed teams in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL). In his new role, Sreejesh will work closely with the head coaches of both the men’s and women’s teams, guiding the players as they prepare…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s sports infrastructure, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) campus in Tamando, Bhubaneswar. The facility was formally dedicated to the public by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who attended the programme as the chief guest. Constructed by the Odisha Bridge…
New Delhi: In a significant move on International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a reduction of Rs. 100 in the prices of LPG cylinders. This decision is expected to alleviate the financial burden on millions of households across the country, with a particular focus on empowering women. The Prime Minister took to social…
Renowned ghazal and playback singer Bhupinder Singh passed away on Monday evening in a hospital in Andheri, Mumbai. He was 82. He was admitted ten days back due to an infection. Doctors had suspected that he had a Colon ailment. He was also Covid positive. His condition worsened on Monday morning and had to put…
New Delhi: In a major step towards expanding India’s space exploration capabilities, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). This mission aligns with the government’s vision of exploring planets beyond the Moon and Mars, with a focus on Venus, the closest planet to Earth. Venus offers…
Bhubaneswar: In a proud moment for Bhadrak, the district has been ranked first among all 30 districts of Odisha for its overall performance in revenue administration, earning the prestigious Certificate of Excellence during the state-level Revenue Officers’ Conference-cum-Workshop held at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The two-day conference, organised for the first time…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to ensure inclusive electoral practices, the Election Commission of India conducted a sensitization meeting through video conferencing. The primary agenda of the meeting was to enhance poll preparedness to boost the voting percentage of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and elderly voters while maintaining an equal access framework. As per the…
