New Delhi: Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), took charge of the Ministry of Law and Justice today in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers and staff, Meghwal expressed his commitment to serving the people with dedication and integrity, guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized…
Mayurbhanj: Tigress Jamuna, recently relocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has now been released into the core area of Odisha’s Similipal Forest, Deputy Director Dr. Samrat Gowda of the Similipal South Wildlife Division announced on Saturday. Jamuna left her soft enclosure at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, making her way into the dense core of…
New Delhi: The cVIGIL app of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has emerged as a powerful tool for citizens to flag election code violations during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Since the announcement of the General Elections 2024, the app has received over 4.24 lakh complaints as of May 15, 2024. Impressively, 4,23,908 of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday clarified that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, or diesel in the state, while announcing measures to ensure easy access to 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers and students. Addressing a press briefing at the Annapurna Conference Hall in Lok Seva Bhawan, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha convened a State Consultation Workshop on ‘Creating Enabling Ecosystem for Services in Tier 2 and 3 Cities’ in Bhubaneswar today. The workshop brought together key officials and stakeholders to discuss strategies for fostering service-led growth in smaller cities. The event featured prominent participants including Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary of Odisha;…
Bhubaneswar : In a landmark step toward inclusive governance and social justice, the Odisha government has officially constituted the State Transgender Welfare Board to safeguard the rights and well-being of transgender individuals across the state. The announcement was made through a formal notification issued by the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with…
New Delhi: Anuradha Prasad, former Secretary to the Government of India in the Inter-State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs, was sworn in today as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the seniormost Member of the Commission. With…
Belém, Brazil: In a proud moment for India, AJSA India has won the Most Prestigious Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) Award 2025 under the Women’s Livelihoods category at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil. The honour places the Odisha-based organisation among the world’s leading community-driven climate action initiatives. The award was…
Tawang: The eagerly awaited Sela Tunnel Project, a strategic initiative providing all-weather connectivity to Tawang, will only be inaugurated post a comprehensive third-party safety audit, as confirmed by a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) official. The anticipated audit is slated to conclude by mid-February this year, setting the stage for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely inauguration…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a stern directive to district magistrates across the state to remove illegal encroachments from government-owned lands. The order, given on Monday, mandates the clearance of unauthorised land grabs in both urban and rural areas. “Government-owned lands are primarily meant for development and public welfare purposes,” stated…
