Bhubaneswar: The Odisha state government has appointed senior IAS officer Saswata Mishra as the Principal Secretary of the Finance Department. This announcement was made through a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department. The notification stated that Mishra, who is an IAS officer from the 1996 batch, will continue to hold additional responsibilities….
Jagannath temple servitors who returned to Puri after attending Kumbh Mela have been tested covid positive. According to the district officials, 127 people returned to Odisha after attending the mela of which 36 were sevayats from Puri. The report of five sevayats came positive. So far 47 sevatyats and 30 staffs of the temple have been infected with the virus. Considering the rising number Covid cases, the state government…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled a life insurance scheme worth ₹10 lakh for sanitation workers, reaffirming the state’s commitment to their safety and dignity. The announcement came during the two-day national workshop ‘GARIMA’ held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, aimed at transforming core sanitation work through enhanced safety, dignity,…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Odisha government has established a Central Command Control Centre to ensure seamless coordination and swift response during the high-profile event. The centre aims to provide timely information and assistance to the approximately 7,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) expected…
In a captivating turn of events at the ongoing Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, India’s R. Praggnanandhaa once again emerged victorious against world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. While Wei Yi of China leads the tournament with a notable 2.5-point advantage, Praggnanandhaa’s triumph over Carlsen has been a highlight of the event. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: The School of Engineering at World Skill Center Bhubaneswar witnessed a momentous occasion as it celebrated its third Graduation Ceremony with great enthusiasm. The event, held on Friday, honoured the achievements of successful students from the 2023-24 batch, who were presented with medals and certificates in recognition of their hard work and dedication. The…
Malkangiri: In a ceremonial event held at Sector Malkangiri, Shri Shiv Om, Commandant, Sector HQ BSF Malkangiri, flagged off the 14th phase of the 15th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme.
Harsil, Uttarakhand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off a trek and bike rally as part of Uttarakhand’s Winter Tourism Program during his visit to Harsil. He also performed prayers at Mukhwa, the winter seat of Maa Ganga. The visit emphasized the potential of winter tourism to generate year-round economic growth, create employment opportunities, and further…
Agalega Island: Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius jointly inaugurated the new Airstrip and St. James Jetty, along with six community development projects on Agalega Island.
New Delhi: In a move towards promoting a people-centric governance model, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, held an interactive session with Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ officials of the Ministry at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The session aimed to involve employees in decision-making processes and gather valuable insights for effective governance….
