New Delhi: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal participated in the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers responsible for foreign economic and trade activities, held virtually yesterday. In his address, Barthwal highlighted India’s active contributions to the SCO since its membership began in 2017 and outlined the country’s vision for a ‘SECURE’ SCO, as…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, today inaugurated the registration portal for the third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), a celebration of the deep cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Scheduled to take place in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the event will run from February 15 to February 24, 2025. The portal, kashitamil.iitm.ac.in,…
New Delhi: To counter the surge in advertisements promoting illegal activities such as betting and gambling, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken a decisive step by issuing a comprehensive advisory.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for employees of State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), raising it from 46% to 50%, effective from January 1, 2024. The hike applies to employees drawing pay under the Revised Scale of Pay, 2017. The Public Enterprises Department issued an Office Memorandum…
Pune: The first edition of the Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army began today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. This week-long exercise, running from December 1 to December 8, aims to enhance joint operational efficiency and strengthen the bond of trust and camaraderie between the two…
New Delhi: The National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, hosted a pivotal workshop titled “Empowering Tribal Youth with New Age Skills” in New Delhi today. The workshop aimed to equip tribal youth with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Nirupam Chakma, Member of the National…
Bhubaneswar: In the past three years, 233 migrant workers from Odisha have tragically lost their lives while working in other states, Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday. Responding to a question from Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Souvic Biswal, the Minister provided district-wise data, revealing that Ganjam accounted for…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS, will continue to hold the additional charge of the Chief Resident Commissioner of the Government of Odisha in New Delhi. This announcement was made through a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department on January 24, 2025. The notification stated, “ Manoj Ahuja, IAS (RR-1990),…
Ahmedabad: Odisha Women’s Rugby team clinched the first gold medal on Friday at the 36th National Games. The girls dominated the match from the beginning and defeated Maharashtra with a huge margin of 22-0. They were unbeaten in six games to become the national champions.
New Delhi: Hockey India has unveiled the 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team set to compete in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, scheduled to take place in Antwerp, Belgium, and London, England. The team announcement came on Thursday, with the prestigious tournament spanning from May 22 to June 12. India will face off against formidable…
