India Advocates for Culture as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development at G7 Ministers Meeting in Naples

Naples, Italy: The Indian delegation, led by Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, participated in the Special Session of the G7 Ministers Meeting on Culture. The session, which focused on the role of culture in sustainable development, was attended by culture leaders from the G7 countries, the African Union, and key global organizations,…

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CM Mohan Charan Majhi Reviews PM Janman Yojana Progress, Urges Swift Execution in Remote Areas

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the implementation of the PM Janman Yojana across the state, urging top officials to intensify field-level engagement and ensure timely execution of development projects in remote tribal regions. Chairing the high-level meeting at Lokseva Bhawan, the Chief Minister directed all department…

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Election Commission Warns Against Voter Details Collection by Political Parties for Post-Election Schemes

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern advisory to all national and state political parties, cautioning against the collection of voter details under the pretext of surveys for post-election beneficiary schemes. The Commission deemed such activities as corrupt practices of bribery under Section 123(1) of the Representation of the People…

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Odisha Chief Minister Announces 50% Hike in Daily and Retainer Fees for Non-cadre Law Officers

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved a substantial 50% increase in the daily and retainer fees for non-cadre law officers employed across various courts in the state. This decision, as outlined in a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), is set to benefit approximately 1215 law officers. Following the…

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IPL Governing Council Finalizes Player Retention Rules Ahead of 2025 Auction

IPL Governing Council Finalizes Player Retention Rules Ahead of 2025 Auction

Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced new player retention policies ahead of the 2025 player auction, allowing each of the 10 franchisees to retain up to six cricketers, with no restrictions on nationality and including one uncapped player. The IPL Governing Council, which met on Saturday, also reintroduced the Right to Match (RTM) card option.

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Odisha Republic Day Tableau Celebrates ‘Nari Shakti’, Showcases Journey of Woman Loco Pilot from Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government showcased a compelling tableau on the theme ‘Women in the Transport Sector’ during the State-level Republic Day celebrations at Mahatma Gandhi Marg on Monday, highlighting Nari Shakti and narrating the inspiring journey of a woman locomotive pilot from Sundargarh district. The tableau brought into focus the life of Munni Tigga (41)…

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