OSPCB Chairman Ahuja Suggests to make pollution control monitoring system more effective

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) held its 131st council meeting today at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on enhancing its environmental monitoring and pollution control systems. The meeting, chaired by Chief Administrative Secretary and OSPCB Chairman Manoj Ahuja, underscored the board’s critical role in ensuring clean air, safe drinking water, and a…

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Odisha to Establish Integrated Green Ship Recycling Industry Park

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to make a significant leap in industrial development with the proposed establishment of an Integrated Green Ship Recycling Industry Park. A high-level discussion meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan featured Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, and senior officials from Neptunes Shipbuilding Company, who detailed the ambitious…

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Public Grievance Hearings on August 19 and 26 Canceled Due to Holidays

Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings scheduled for August 19 and August 26 have been canceled due to government holidays, as announced by the Department of General Administration and Public Grievance on Friday. The department has assured that new dates for the hearings will be announced soon through newspapers and public notices. The cancellations are in…

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ECoR General Manager Felicitates Hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas for Paris Olympics Bronze

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal today felicitated ECoR Sports Officer and hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas, recognizing his instrumental role in securing a bronze medal for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Funkwal lauded Rohidas for his dedication and exceptional performance on the global…

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Sends Off Largest-Ever Indian Contingent for Paris Paralympics 2024

New Delhi: In a spirited send-off ceremony held in the capital today, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya extended his heartfelt best wishes to the Indian contingent set to compete in the Paris Paralympics 2024. The event, marked by enthusiasm and national pride, also saw the presence…

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Odisha CM Felicitates Olympian Hockey Star Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar: In a grand homecoming celebration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday honored Olympian hockey player Amit Rohidas at Lok Seva Bhavan following his return to the state. Rohidas, a key defender in the Indian hockey team, received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. During the felicitation…

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India Declares August 23 as National Space Day to Celebrate Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Moon Landing

New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Government of India has officially declared August 23 as National Space Day (NSpD) to commemorate the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the historic soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the Moon’s surface in 2023. With this achievement, India became the fourth nation to land on…

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70th National Film Awards: Kantara, Aattam, and Thiruchitrambalam Shine in 2022 Winners List

New Delhi: The Jury for the 70th National Film Awards announced the winners for the year 2022 today, highlighting remarkable achievements in Indian cinema. The awards, presented by eminent filmmakers and personalities from across the Indian cine-world, recognized outstanding contributions in various categories. The Best Feature Film award was given to Aattam (The Play), directed…

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