New Delhi: In a bid to maintain ethical campaign practices and uphold the rights of children, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued stringent directives to political parties regarding the use of children in election-related activities.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to resolve longstanding land-related issues, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik distributed Record of Rights (ROR) or land pattas to 10,000 Sikkim ryots from 26 districts during a special function on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Patnaik emphasized that addressing the concerns of the people has been the topmost…
Guwahati: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, unveiled the book ‘Assam’s Braveheart Lachit Barphukan’ in a ceremonial event in Guwahati today.
Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing heatwave condition across the state, Odisha government announced that all schools including Govt, Aided, Private and Anganwadi Centres from Class-I up to Class-12 will remain close on April 19 and April 20. The state I&PR department wrote on its social media handle and made the announcemen. “Important Announcement: All…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally has reached 49, with four fresh cases detected on Sunday, sparking renewed caution among health authorities. The rise in infections, though modest, has prompted officials to reiterate the need for public vigilance. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, while briefing the media, stated that the bulk of recent cases have emerged from…
New Delhi: The Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare (DA&FW) organized a pivotal workshop titled “Unleashing India’s Agribusiness Potential through Innovative Agri Value Chain Financing” in New Delhi. The event convened senior officials from the Government of India and State Governments, experts, and key stakeholders to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of agricultural financing. Highlighting…
Mumbai: Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics, has been conferred with the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement. The Olympic Order is the highest award given by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for meritorious services. Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is…
Bhubaneswar: The three-day National Level Workshop on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 concluded at the Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, with an in-depth discussion on transforming Odisha’s education system. The workshop saw ten expert groups deliberating on various facets of NEP 2020, including foundational and preparatory stages, assessment reforms, teacher education,…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo held discussions with 6th State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Kumar Panda and other commission members at Lok Seva Bhavan today, focusing on strategies to strengthen Odisha’s economy from the grassroots level. During the meeting, Singh Deo shared valuable insights based on his extensive experience in governance, emphasizing the…
Patna: India has intensified security measures along the Indo-Nepal border as violent protests and political turmoil sweep across Kathmandu, leaving the neighbouring nation in crisis. Check posts have been torched on the Nepal side, movement has been curbed, and thousands of people are stranded along the frontier. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans have been deployed…
