Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan to review and expedite the Housing and Urban Development Department’s plans aimed at modernizing facilities for urban residents. In the meeting, CM Majhi emphasized the need to prioritize qualified Odisha residents in the selection process for various beneficiary schemes and…
Bhubaneswar: The School & Mass Education Department of Odisha has announced that the first merit list for Plus II course admissions will be released on July 20, 2024. The selection process is being conducted through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal, as stated in an official press release. For the 2024-25 academic session, a…
Bhubaneswar, July 16, 2024: To ensure smooth traffic flow for devotees attending the Suna Besha festival in Puri, the Odisha Police has introduced a QR code system enabling commuters to avoid traffic jams using an AI-powered chatbot. This initiative aims to provide real-time updates and efficient routes, enhancing the overall experience for those witnessing the…
New Delhi: Indian cricket stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma have made significant strides in the latest Women’s ICC T20 rankings, following their impressive performances against South Africa. Harmanpreet has ascended to 12th place with 613 rating points, while Shafali has moved up to the 15th spot, sharing it with New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr and…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a directive requiring all-star cricketers to participate in domestic cricket whenever they are free from national duties, with exceptions for senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. This move underscores the BCCI’s commitment to enhancing the role of domestic…
New Delhi: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, beginning July 27. The T20Is will take place from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele, followed by the ODI series from August 2 to 7 in Colombo. Pandya, who served as India’s T20 vice-captain…
New Delhi: Javelin thrower Kishore Jena, holder of the second-longest throw by an Indian, is aiming to achieve his personal best at his Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Jena’s story is unique. After stepping away from the sport for three years to focus on his job with the CISF, it was Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic success that…
New Delhi: The traditional Halwa Ceremony, signaling the final phase of the Budget preparation process for Union Budget 2024-25, took place today in New Delhi. The event was graced by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary. The Halwa Ceremony is an annual…
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs held a crucial meeting today with the Retailers Association of India (RAI) to address the price situation of pulses and to ensure compliance with the stock limits prescribed for Tur and Chana under the recent amendments to the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today inaugurated the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Foundation and Technology Day. The event, held in New Delhi, was graced by several distinguished guests, including Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, and Union Ministers…
