New Delhi: In a significant stride towards educational inclusivity, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme on February 6, 2024, in New Delhi.
Mumbai: India on Sunday revealed their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with several high-profile players, including Rishabh Pant, missing from the lineup.
Bhubaneswar: In a determined bid to curb the rise of waterborne illnesses during the monsoon season, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has launched a state-wide campaign titled “Stop Diarrhoea.” The initiative, which began on Monday and will continue until July 31, aims to raise awareness on hygiene practices and strengthen diarrhoea prevention and…
Australia won the T20 World Cup title at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. They defeated New Zealand in the final by 8 wickets. The New Zealand team had set a target of 173 runs. Chasing the target, the Australian team won the game with seven balls remaining. The half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh and David Warner…
Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing activities and key programmes of the department at Lokseva Bhawan, with a special focus on paddy procurement and farmer welfare measures. The review meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing…
Bhubaneswar: IPS officer Jagmohan Meena has officially taken charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, succeeding Pinak Mishra. A 2013-batch officer, Meena emphasized his commitment to ensuring law and order while prioritizing citizen-centric policing. Speaking at a press conference after assuming office, Meena highlighted the importance of swift investigations and immediate…
Panaji: A museum especially dedicated to alcohol has been opened in Goa. First of its kind, the museum ‘All About Alcohol’ has been set up in Candolim village in North Goa by local businessman Nandan Kudchadkar. Hundreds of artifacts linked to ‘Feni’ a local alcohol are exhibited which includes centuries old bottles dating back to…
Bhubaneswar: The “Sanskruti Charcha” ceremony on “Skill Development and the Role of Youth in the Development of Odisha” was held today at the Odisha State Archives. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the event brought together key figures from the cultural and administrative sectors to discuss the crucial role youth play in…
New Delhi: An Inter-Ministerial delegation from India participated in the 28th Session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30, 2023, to December 13, 2023.
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh officially assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate on Monday afternoon, succeeding Sanjeev Panda. Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack, before his transfer to this new post. The Odisha Home Department announced Singh’s…
