Bhubaneswar: Addressing the concerns of the employees in aided educational institutions, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced enhanced leave benefits for the workforce. The decision comes in the wake of proposals received during the visit of 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman, Karthik Pandian, to various districts, where concerns related to leaves were brought to the…
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan, Chief of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today to provide insights into the progress of key infrastructure projects, including the Chattergala tunnel project, in the Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency.
Cuttack: The 79th heritage trail under the Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) offered participants a reflective and enriching experience with a visit to a historically significant Bodhi tree located within the Satyabrata Stadium premises. The tree, planted in 1978 by Fuji Maharaj of Japan, stands as a symbol of peace, cultural exchange and Indo-Japanese friendship, adding…
Mumbai: In a significant step towards fostering environmentally responsible food safety practices, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, inaugurated the National Stakeholder Consultation on “Sustainable Packaging for Food Business: Emerging Global Trends and Regulatory Framework” in Mumbai today. The event was organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority…
Anshas: The 2nd edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE has commenced, with the Indian Army contingent, consisting of 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), arriving in Egypt. The exercise is scheduled to take place at Anshas, Egypt, from January 22nd to February 1st, 2024, following the successful inaugural edition held…
Thiruvananthapuram: Lakshadweep has been in news since the centre has come up with plans for the development of the island with a project Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation (LDAR and new regulations imposed by administrator Praful Patel. However, the proposal has been opposed by locals, bureaucrats and others. 93 retired top civil servants from across the…
Bhubaneswar: Bangalore-based Odia designer Sujit Meher who has been promoting Odisha handloom with various designer garments, has been awarded with the ‘Best Designer For Social Impact’ award from Star India. The award ceremony was scheduled to be held in April in Mumbai, however due to the pandemic ceremony was held virtually recently. Overwhelmed on being…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the prevailing intense heatwave conditions gripping Odisha, the timing of classes at schools in Khurda district has been rescheduled to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Khurda district Collector, Chanchal Rana, took cognizance of the latest report from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighting the prolonged heatwave situation in the…
Bhubaneswar: Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) from Odisha comprising 125 personnel from the 3rd Battalion stationed at Munduli, Bhubaneswar left for Gujarat as cyclone Taukate is likely to make a landfall on the coasts of Gujarat. The team will assist Gujarat government in emergency relief works. the teams will be deployed at…
In a world where the intersection of gender and disability often remains overlooked, Ambarika Tejeswani Nayak’s remarkable journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. At 31 years old, and with a 60 percent polio-induced disability, Ambarika from Koraput has emerged not just as an entrepreneur,…
