Bhubaneswar: In response to severe flooding caused by relentless rains, Director General of Fire Services & Home Guards Sudhanshu Sarangi and Principal Secretary of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Bishnupada Sethi have been dispatched to Malkangiri to assist the district administration and assess the situation. The deployment follows instructions from Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired two crucial review meetings today at Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on agriculture infrastructure projects and farmers’ welfare schemes. The meetings were attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, senior officials, and district-level agriculture officers. The first meeting assessed the progress of ongoing construction projects under the…
Bhubaneswar, February 24: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Germany in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Deepika’s decisive goal in the 12th minute ensured redemption for India, who climbed to seventh place on the points table with the win. From the outset,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant judicial development, the Orissa High Court today directed the preparation of a second merit list to fill the remaining 4,000 junior teachers’ posts lying vacant across the state. The High Court issued this order after hearing a petition filed by aspirants who were previously denied appointment despite being eligible under the…
Baripada: A vast deposit of prehistoric marine fossils along the Budha Balanga river near Baripada is drawing renewed attention, as the Mayurbhanj chapter of INTACH has urged the Odisha government to develop the site into a dedicated fossil park. Spread across villages such as Satpautia, Usurudihi, Itamundia, and Mukuramatia, the area—popularly known as the “Baripada…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards digital transformation and economic growth, the Odisha State Cabinet on Monday approved the Odisha IT Policy 2025, a comprehensive roadmap to position the state as a global hub for innovation and IT-enabled services. The policy envisions integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data analytics, Internet…
Former Indian men’s test opener and Odia cricketer Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed as the batting coach of senior India Women’s Cricket team for the upcoming tour of England. Abhay Sharma has been named the fielding coach. Born in Bhubaneswar, Das had represented India in 23 Test matches. Later he started coaching. He was…
New Delhi: The 16th Finance Commission (XVI-FC) convened its first meeting under the able leadership of Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The Chairman and Members were warmly welcomed by Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, Secretary, XVI-FC, along with other officials of the Finance Commission. The meeting primarily focused on discussing the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), a pioneering initiative of the State Science & Technology Department aimed at harnessing the state’s rich marine biodiversity for environmental protection, economic growth, and livelihood support in coastal areas. The launch event, held at Lok Seva Bhawan,…
Mumbai: Shyam Benegal, one of India’s most revered filmmakers, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. The acclaimed director died at around 6:30 pm at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai after battling a chronic kidney-related disease. His daughter, Pia Benegal, confirmed the news to India Today. Shyam Benegal is celebrated for his pioneering contributions…
