Puri: Participating In the 19th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday last, the heritage enthusiasts explored the Lokanath Marg. Starting from the Bargi Mahavir Temple located at Chhapan Chhak, they discussed the history of the area. Heritage researcher Ashoka Manjari Nayak explained the origin of the name Bargi Mahavir. The Bargis or Marathas used to enter and launch their attacks through the…
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 04 Jan 24. On taking over, the Flag Officer paid homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, announced on Thursday the extension of the State Government Grant-in-Aid to eligible employees of non-government newly-aided high schools and Sanskrit Tols, aligning with the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay Rules, 2017 (7th Pay). This decision is expected to benefit around 7,796 teaching…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI) today to roll out an exclusive, welfare-driven Salary Package Scheme for all OPTCL employees. The agreement was formalised at Lokseva Bhawan in the presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who heads…
Chennai: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Chennai on Wednesday, generating significant interest from investors eager to explore business opportunities in the North Eastern states. The event was attended by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Mizoram’s Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova…
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting with secretaries and senior officials from various scientific ministries, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a structured competency framework for individuals working in scientific institutions. The framework, to be developed in coordination with the Capacity Building Commission, will integrate both functional and domain-specific competencies to enhance…
New Delhi: Bolstering the longstanding diplomatic relations between Belarus and India, His Excellency Mr. Sergei Aleinik, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, undertook an official visit to India from March 12 to March 13.
New Delhi: Ashok Kumar Singh, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1999 Kerala cadre, has assumed the role of Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The announcement was made at the ESIC Headquarters in New Delhi earlier today. Singh brings a wealth…
New Delhi: The National Health Authority (NHA) celebrated a significant achievement today as its innovative ABHA-based Scan and Share service, launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), crossed the milestone of generating over 2 Crore tokens for Out-Patient-Department (OPD) registrations. This paperless service, introduced in October 2022, has transformed the patient experience, particularly benefitting…
Jagatsinghpur: The tenth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) concluded on Sunday, marking yet another milestone in the district’s growing movement to rediscover and preserve its rich historical and cultural legacy. Around 35 heritage enthusiasts gathered near the Anakhia Post Office under Biridi block, embarking on a day-long journey that began with a visit…
