Chief of Naval Staff Visits Eastern Naval Command, Engages in Key Activities

Visakhapatnam: Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Kala Hari Kumar, President of the Naval Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), embarked on a significant three-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam from March 21 to March 23, 2024. During the visit, Admiral R Hari Kumar participated in a…

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Gajapati Maharaja Inspects Puri Parikrama Project, Proposes New ‘Annakshetra’

Puri: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb reviewed the progress of the Parikrama Prakalpa around Shree Jagannath Temple, proposing a new ‘Annakshetra’ near the temple’s north gate to improve the distribution of Mahaprasad and ease congestion at Anand Bazaar. During his visit, the Gajapati Maharaja, accompanied by senior officials including the Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple…

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Delhi High Court Voices Concern Over Government Standstill Amid Kejriwal’s Incarceration

New Delhi: In a scathing assessment of the administrative paralysis gripping Delhi following Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, the Delhi High Court on Monday raised alarm over the city’s governance grinding to a halt in the wake of the AAP supremo’s detention. The court’s admonition came as Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj disclosed that any…

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Kala Bhoomi Marks 8th Foundation Day with Cultural Showcase in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Kala Bhoomi museum celebrated its 8th Foundation Day on Sunday at Gandamunda with a vibrant blend of cultural performances and public engagement, drawing a large number of visitors. To mark the occasion, entry to the museum was made free, allowing people to explore Odisha’s rich artistic heritage. The celebrations featured captivating performances, including…

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Yoga Mahotsav in Surat Draws Enthusiastic Participation Ahead of International Day of Yoga

Surat: The city of Surat was abuzz with the joy of Yoga as it hosted the ‘Yoga Mahotsav,’ a grand celebration leading up to the International Day of Yoga-2024. Taking place at the Police Parade Ground in Athwalines, this event witnessed a massive turnout, with over seven thousand eager participants coming together to immerse themselves…

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Former MLA Priyadarshi Mishra Quits BJD, Joins BJP

Bhubaneswar: In a major setback for the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), General Secretary Priyadarshi Mishra has announced his departure from the party after a three-decade stint, marking a pivotal moment in Odisha’s political landscape. What’s more, Mishra wasted no time in joining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately after tendering his resignation from the BJD….

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Raksha Rajya Mantri Launches India’s First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel, ‘Samudra Pratap’

Goa: In a significant stride toward self-reliance in defense production, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth launched India’s first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), named Samudra Pratap, in Goa today. The vessel, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), is designed to combat oil spills along the nation’s coastline. During…

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