Bhubaneswar: Customs officials at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar thwarted an attempt to smuggle gold worth approximately Rs 70 lakh. The passenger, who had arrived from Bangkok, attempted to evade detection by concealing around 1 kg of gold capsules in his rectum. The intricate smuggling attempt was discovered during a routine security check…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the quality of education in government and government-aided schools across Odisha, Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, STSC Development, M&BC Welfare Department, SSEPD, led a comprehensive review meeting today. The meeting, held at the conference hall of the School and Mass Education Department, focused on enhancing infrastructure, educational environment, and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a key review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, focused on enhancing the Energy Department’s preparedness for the summer season and expanding the reach of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana (rooftop solar scheme) across Odisha. The meeting aimed to address power supply issues and promote renewable energy solutions…
Belagavi: The President of India,Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the state-of-the-art KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi today, emphasizing the urgent need to tackle cancer through awareness, equitable healthcare, and a collective societal approach. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted the growing global burden of cancer. “In 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and…
Chateauroux (France): Indian shotgun shooters Anant Jeet Singh Naruka and Maheshwari Chauhan have advanced to the skeet mixed team bronze medal playoff at the Paris Olympics after finishing fourth in the qualification round on Monday. This marks a significant moment as the duo attempts to secure India’s maiden medal in the skeet competition and the…
New Delhi: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, celebrated its 8th Foundation Day yesterday. The event, held in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), underscored IEPFA’s mission to empower investors…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has revealed that Chandrayaan 4 and 5 will follow the success of Chandrayaan 3, marking another significant step in India’s space journey. This announcement came during a Curtain Raiser press interaction at the National Media Centre, ahead of the country’s first-ever National Space Day on August 23, 2024….
New Delhi: Global Bio India 2024 kicked off today at Pragati Maidan with the unveiling of 30 groundbreaking biotech startups, highlighting India’s emergence as a global biotech powerhouse. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who presided over the inaugural ceremony, emphasized the event’s significance in shaping the future of biotechnology and congratulated the Department of Biotechnology…
Bhubaneswar: Veteran diplomat Dinesh K Patnaik has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. A 1990-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, Patnaik is currently serving as Ambassador to Spain and will soon take charge of his new assignment. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in the remuneration for self-employed artisans operating in Gram Panchayats across the state. The current remuneration of Rs 4,000 has been elevated to Rs 6,500, marking a significant 62.50% boost. This enhancement in salary will directly benefit 13,000 self-employed mechanics in the state. The decision…
