New Delhi: Indian Railways has recorded impressive growth in freight loading and revenue for June 2024, continuing its upward trajectory and solidifying its role as a key player in the nation’s logistics and transportation sector. During June 2024, Indian Railways achieved originating freight loading of 135.46 million tonnes (MT), a significant increase from the 123.06 MT…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is taking steps to increase various pensions for eligible beneficiaries in the state, announced Nityananda Gond, Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, on Tuesday. Minister Gond stated that the process to raise pensions for the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities is already underway. The proposed increase…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, today inaugurated the DMF Gallery at Shastri Bhawan, highlighting products from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) formed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) and Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY). Minister of State, Satish Chandra Dubey, was also present at the event. The DMF Gallery…
New Delhi: Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Dr. Jitendra Singh, engaged with senior-level officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Services today at the 50th (Golden) Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPA). The event took place at the IIPA campus, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history….
Bhubaneswar: In a recent administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has appointed senior OAS officer Aditya Mohapatra as the private secretary to the Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik. The General Administration Department issued a notification confirming the appointment on Tuesday. The official notification stated, “Aditya Mohapatra, OAS (SAG), Ex-Additional Secretary to Ex-Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha, now…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Odisha from July 6 to 9, with scheduled stops in Bhubaneswar, Puri, Khordha, and other locations. In light of the President’s visit, the Directorate of Intelligence, Bhubaneswar, has declared the areas where the President will visit and stay as ‘No Drone Zone’ and ‘No Flying Zone’. According…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, conducted an extensive tour of several notable parks and gardens in Bhubaneswar today. Accompanied by Vice-Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Balwant Singh, and other officials, the Minister’s early morning tour included Anandabana, the State Silviculture Garden at Ghatikia, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Park…
Puri:Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared a two-day holiday on June 7-8 for this year’s Rath Yatra in Odisha. The declaration was made during the final coordination meeting for the annual sojourn of the Lords of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. “After a gap of 53 years, Rath Yatra this year coincides with Netra Utsav…
Mumbai: In a recent development, India has made three changes to their squad for the first two games of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been named as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Hyderabad: Marking a significant milestone in its history, the Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated the Weapon Systems School (WSS) at Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad, on July 1, 2024. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), presided over the ceremony, underscoring the IAF’s commitment to evolving as a future-oriented force. This…
