Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the demands of Anganwadi workers and helpers, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in their monthly remuneration. The decision, aimed at providing financial assistance and social security, will benefit approximately 1.48 lakh Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers, and helpers across the state. Responding to requests from…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the intensifying summer heatwave, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, reviewed the state’s preparedness to tackle the rising temperatures in urban areas. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, the minister instructed immediate steps to ensure smooth water supply, prevent heat-related issues, and maintain cleanliness…
New Delhi: In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India conferred Senior Advocate status on 11 women lawyers in a singular day, marking a significant departure from the past. The decision, made during a full-court meeting under the leadership of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, saw the promotion of a total of 56…
New Delhi: The Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) between India and the United States took place in New Delhi, with Ajay Bhalla, Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and Ms Kristie Canegallo, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading their respective delegations, today.
Bhubaneswar: Indian railways has selected 15 stations in Odisha to be developed as ‘mini smart cities’. A countrywide project is going on under which railway stations will be redeveloped into Railopolis, a mini smart city where one can live, work, play and ride, thus attracting huge investments and business opportunities. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at advancing India’s business environment and insolvency resolution framework, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 in Parliament today. The budget emphasizes a commitment to fostering economic growth through significant reforms and digitalization.
Bhubaneswar: In a prestigious felicitation ceremony held today in Bhubaneswar, Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera lauded the remarkable achievements of young athletes from Odisha who excelled in Hockey, Rugby, Kayaking, and Canoeing. The ceremony also recognized the winners of the Digital Competitions under the Nua O initiative, presenting them with well-deserved cash awards. Accompanying the Sports…
Port Blair: In a poignant ceremony held at Port Blair, Indian Navy Ships Cheetah, Guldar, and Kumbhir were decommissioned on January 12, 2024, marking the culmination of their illustrious four-decade service to the nation.
New Delhi: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), chaired the international conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” today at the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Education as a prelude to International Literacy Day 2024, the virtual conference brought together experts, educators,…
Chennai: Surfing Federation of India (SFI) announced the first-ever Indian Surf team to represent the country at the ISA World Surfing Games 2023 to be held at El Salvador from May 30 to June 7. Ajeesh Ali, Sanjay Selvamani and Sivaraj Babu from Tamil Nadu and Ramesh Budihal qualified for the event after a 3-stage…
