Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). The Odisha Energy Department issued an official notification confirming his appointment. “In exercise of the power conferred under Sub-section 5 of Section 82 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (No. 36 of 2003), the State…
New Delhi: Even though the country has only three quota places following the loss of Parveen Hooda’s slot, Indian boxing coach C.A. Kuttappa believes the boxers can secure at least four to five more quota places in the final Paris Olympic qualifiers starting on May 25 in Bangkok, Thailand. As of now, only Nikhat Zareen…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s forests, vital for life on Earth, stand as a testament to the state’s natural wealth, emphasized Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. Speaking at the State-level Divisional Forest Officers’ Conference at Aranya Bhavan today, the Minister highlighted the indispensable role of forest officers in safeguarding and expanding forest cover while…
Sambalpur: The 100 Cube Start-up Conclave kickstarted today at IIM Sambalpur with the inauguration of the I-Hub Foundation, a physical and virtual incubator aimed at nurturing innovative ventures. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, inaugurated the foundation, highlighting its pivotal role in supporting ventures across diverse sectors.
Jammu: On the eve of Diwali, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited Jammu and several forward locations where Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel are stationed. The visit underscored the Air Force’s commitment to national security and provided a morale boost to the air warriors and Agniveers deployed in these…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching incident reported from Balianta, stressing the need for a fair and thorough probe into the case. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan to review the incident and the prevailing law…
Bhubaneswar: French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today, engaging in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for investment, education, and tourism in Odisha. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between France and Odisha, with an emphasis on attracting French investments and…
Visakhapatnam: In a significant display of maritime collaboration and prowess, Exercise Samudra Laksamana has kicked off, bringing together the naval forces of India and Malaysia for the third edition of this joint exercise. The exercise, which commenced on February 28, 2024, and will continue until March 2, is taking place both at and off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
Bhubaneswar: Schools and educational institutions across Odisha will observe National Sports Day on August 29, following instructions issued by the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) under Samagra Shiksha. The annual occasion marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and aims to inspire students to embrace sports and fitness as part of…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward tackling the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign today. Running from February 20 to March 31, 2025, the initiative aims to achieve 100% screening of individuals aged 30 years and above…
