Odisha Govt Introduces Apartment Rules, 2024 for Streamlined Registration Process

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at simplifying the process of apartment registration, the Odisha Government has officially notified the Apartment (Ownership and Management) Rules, 2024. The notification, released by the Housing and Urban Development Department, introduces key provisions to facilitate smoother apartment registrations. The newly introduced rules encompass the registration and establishment of an…

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Renowned Physicist Peter Higgs, Nobel Laureate for Higgs Boson Theory, Passes Away

Edinburgh, UK: Peter Higgs, the esteemed British physicist whose groundbreaking theoretical work laid the foundation for understanding the origin of mass in the universe, has passed away at the age of 94. The University of Edinburgh, where Higgs served as professor emeritus, confirmed his demise on April 8 at his residence. Described as a “truly…

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Indian lipstick plant rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar: Researchers at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have rediscovered the rare ‘Indian lipstick plant’, in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh after 100 years. The plant (Aeschynanthus monetaria Dunn) was first identified by British botanist Stephen Troyte Dunn in 1912, based on the plant samples gathered from Arunachal Pradesh by another English botanist,…

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Odisha Govt Unveils Framework for ‘Panchasakha Shikhya Setu’ Initiative

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department of the Odisha government on Friday announced the launch of the ‘Panchasakha Shikhya Setu’ initiative, a transformative effort aimed at enhancing school education through community participation and innovative collaboration. Building on the foundation of the former ‘Mo School Abhiyan,’ the Panchasakha Shikhya Setu initiative aspires to revolutionize…

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REC Limited Receives SCOPE Excellence Award for Digitalization

New Delhi: In a notable recognition of its commitment to digital innovation, REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has been bestowed with the prestigious SCOPE Excellence Award in the Special Institutional Category (Digitalization). The award ceremony, held at Vigyan Bhawan in…

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Pat Cummins Clinches First Hat-Trick of T20 World Cup 2024

North Sound: In a thrilling display of pace bowling mastery, Australian cricketer Pat Cummins etched his name in T20 World Cup history by securing the first hat-trick of the ongoing tournament during Australia’s Super Eights clash against Bangladesh at North Sound. The 31-year-old speedster achieved this milestone by dismissing Mahmuddulla and Mahedi Hasan on consecutive…

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Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani Launches Haj Suvidha App to Enhance Pilgrimage Experience

New Delhi:   Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, inaugurated a two-day Training of Trainers Programme for a seamless and comfortable Haj pilgrimage experience at Vigyan Bhavan today. The event was attended by more than 550 trainers from various States/UTs and marked a crucial step in preparing for Haj 2024.

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Odisha to Install 350 PoS Machines to Enable Cashless Registration Services

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a cashless payment ecosystem in registration offices across the state as part of its broader push towards digital governance, improved service delivery and greater transparency in public transactions. The initiative was reviewed at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Additional Chief…

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