New Delhi: In a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Government of Ukraine. The donation was made during an official handover, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister for the timely…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) conducted a country-wide consultation with its Zonal and Regional Offices, focusing on the Government’s recently announced Employment Linked Incentive Scheme. This scheme, which was introduced in the Union Budget 2024, aims to boost job creation and incentivize employment across various sectors. As directed by the Ministry of…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a four-lane Marakkanam–Puducherry section of National Highway 332A in Tamil Nadu. The 46 km project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at an estimated cost of ₹2,157 crore. The initiative aims to upgrade…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has condemned the “inhuman” working conditions endured by resident doctors nationwide and has directed a newly constituted National Task Force (NTF) to address and regulate their working hours. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed grave concern over the extreme shifts faced by resident doctors, some of which extend…
Bhubaneswar: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under the Department of Personnel and Training in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has approved the repatriation of 1990 batch Odisha cadre IAS officer Manoj Ahuja to his parent cadre. A notification issued by the Secretary, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Establishment Officer on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odissi dance community came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the architect of modern Odissi. A special evening of classical music and dance was organized at Utkal Rangamancha on February 12, 2025, by Sṛjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa (GKCMON) in collaboration with the Guru…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the upcoming General and State Assembly elections, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik has constituted the Party’s Manifesto Committee. A release from the Biju Janata Dal announced the formation of the Manifesto Committee, comprising 38 members, with Chandra Sekhar Sahu appointed as the Chairman. The Committee will also include six…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha’s globally recognised disaster management model will come into focus on the international stage as Puri hosts the BRICS 2026 Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG) from June 4 to 6. Organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship, the meeting will bring together senior officials…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has reopened the online portal for submission and validation of scholarship applications under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana for the academic session 2025–26, allowing fresh students to apply against remaining vacancies. According to the notification issued by the Department, the portal will remain open for fresh…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has inaugurated its first-ever dinosaur-themed park, ‘Dinosaurs Alive,’ at the Regional Science Centre (RSC), also known as the Science Park in Bhubaneswar. The park, spread across 2.5 acres, brings a unique and engaging experience with life-sized dinosaur models, dynamic light shows, motion-sensor effects, and immersive graphics. The park is designed to transport visitors…
