Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has undertaken a significant reshuffling of administrative personnel, transferring several officers from the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Odisha Revenue Service (ORS), and Odisha Municipal Administrative Service (OMAS) to new positions. As per a notification from the Housing and Urban Development Department, 11 OAS officers, 17 ORS officers, and 2 OMAS officers…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a groundbreaking step to enhance citizen services by introducing two innovative digital platforms. Through partnerships with IndusInd Bank, PeLocal Fintech Private Limited, and Emertech RND Solutions Private Limited, the initiative aims to simplify municipal services and improve public engagement. A key highlight of the initiative is the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department held a crucial review meeting on Wednesday to assess the state’s readiness to address potential cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The meeting, chaired by Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwati S, concluded with assurances that there is no cause for public concern at present. Officials confirmed that no cases of…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural meeting of the State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) was held today in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS. The SLIC is envisioned as a tripartite institutional mechanism involving the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the Odisha State Government, and insurance companies. Its primary objective…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) today launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0) to bolster India’s cybersecurity capabilities. The initiative, inaugurated by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, is being implemented by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). With a significant prize pool of ₹6.85 crore,…
Mansa, Gujarat: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth approximately ₹241 crore in Mansa, Gujarat. The event was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries. In his address, Amit Shah reflected on the transformative measures taken by Prime…
Kalol, Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated 19 developmental works and laid the foundation stone for 8 new projects, collectively worth ₹194 crore, in Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The projects span critical infrastructure, education, and community development, marking another milestone in the state’s progressive journey. In his address, Shah highlighted…
Imphal: The Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Sh. Rammohan Naidu, and Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, today inaugurated three new flight routes operated by Alliance Air, further boosting regional connectivity. The new routes include Imphal-Kolkata, Imphal-Guwahati, and an additional flight on the Imphal-Dimapur sector, with return services available on all routes. The flights, launched…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in all educational institutions under the School and Mass Education Department. The landmark decision, detailed in a notification issued on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the state’s education system by aligning with the National Curriculum Framework while incorporating local contextual…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today marked a historic moment in India’s naval history by commissioning three frontline combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The tri-commissioning ceremony, the first of its kind in India, highlighted the nation’s strides in defense self-reliance and maritime strength. Addressing the gathering on Army…
