Guwahati: The Assam government has imposed a statewide ban on the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision after a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Sarma emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening regulations around beef consumption. “We have…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident that cast a shadow over the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri, three devotees—two women and one man—lost their lives in a stampede that occurred early Sunday morning on Saradhabali, near the Gundicha Temple. The stampede reportedly took place around 4:00 AM, shortly after the ‘Pahuda’ ritual was opened for public…
New Delhi: The Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) in New Delhi today, emphasizing the platform’s potential as a hub for collaboration and policy innovation in the digital age. “As India emerges as the Voice of the Global South, SATRC-25 will serve as…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Boyanika, the apex handloom organization of Odisha, has launched a special discount drive across all its outlets, including stalls at the NH Expo at Exhibition Ground and the Toshali National Crafts Mela at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, inaugurated by Pradeep Bal Samanta, Hon’ble Minister, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts and Cooperation, Government of Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) from Odisha, the Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, has launched a targeted awareness campaign across 47 Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The initiative comes ahead of a Mass Drug Administration…
Kabul: Afghanistan has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, slated to take place in the West Indies and the USA in June. The squad, led by star spinner Rashid Khan, features a blend of experienced players and promising youngsters, as per an ICC report. Compared to the previous…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, the state government has implemented a significant reshuffle in the IPS cadre. Sanjeeb Panda, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been designated as the new Police Commissioner for the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Currently serving as the Director of Intelligence…
Kundli: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) held its fifth convocation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 764 graduates. Anita Praveen, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), served as the Chief Guest, with Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary of MoFPI, and Pankkaj Aggarwal, Managing Director of Haldiram, attending as Guests…
New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced financial assistance to M/s Krishigati Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for the development of electric vehicle (EV) technology tailored for intercultural farming operations. The project, titled “Axle-Less Multipurpose Electric Vehicle for Modern and Precision Farming,” represents a significant step towards…
