New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its 8th Capacity Building Programme, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of 38 senior officers from Jammu & Kashmir.
Dambulla: Harshitha Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 69 and skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s blistering half-century powered Sri Lanka Women to their first Women’s Asia Cup title with a stunning eight-wicket victory over seven-time champions India at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. After India posted a competitive 165/6, courtesy of Smriti Mandhana’s 60 off 47 balls and a…
New Delhi: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, is sending 20 school students and two supervisors to Japan to participate in the prestigious Sakura Science Programme 2024. These students will join participants from five other countries during their visit from October 20-26, 2024. The group, consisting of 10 boys and…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha embarks on its journey toward Vision 2036 and 2047, the aspirations for the state’s future are boundless. These years hold monumental significance for every Odia: 2036 will mark the 100th year since the reorganization of Odisha, while 2047 will celebrate the centenary of India’s independence. The state’s legacy dates back to 1936,…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Minister and veteran leader Dr. Damodar Rout (81) has been declared braindead after suffering a cardiac arrest. He is currently admitted to Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) hospital and is in critical condition, as confirmed by his son and MLA Sambit Routray on Thursday. “My father’s heart started functioning after CPR…
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday the successful repatriation of 778 Indian students from Bangladesh through land ports. This brings the total number of returnees to 998. The MEA highlighted that the High Commission of India in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna, has been actively supporting these efforts amidst the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.
Colombo: The Indian Navy’s submarine, INS Shalki, arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a two-day visit, underscoring the growing maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The submarine received a ceremonial reception from the Sri Lanka Navy upon its arrival.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Friday convened its 30th meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, approving several significant proposals spanning nine key departments. Briefing the media after the meeting, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja informed that a total of 12 proposals were tabled for…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is charting a bold new course in maritime development, positioning itself as a rising hub in India’s coastal economy through policy-driven reforms and infrastructure expansion. Spearheaded by the Odisha Maritime Board under the Commerce & Transport Department, the state’s focused efforts are transforming its ports into engines of economic growth, trade, and industrial…
Bhubaneswar: The long-anticipated opening of the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, will commence tomorrow, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced on Saturday. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and public curiosity. “A high-level committee proposed a standard operating procedure (SOP), which was reviewed by the Shree…
