Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing Odisha’s aviation sector, the third High Power Committee (HPC) meeting on aviation-related developments was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on expanding regional connectivity, upgrading key airports, and accelerating the development of the Shree Jagannath International Airport…
Cuttack: In a significant development, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, also serving as the Children’s Court in Nayagarh, has delivered a conviction verdict in the highly publicized Pari murder case. The sole juvenile accused has been handed a 20-year sentence for the heinous crimes of rape and murder committed against a five-year-old girl. The…
Bhubaneswar: The official mascot and new logo for the UNICEF-led ‘Youth4Water Plus’ campaign were unveiled at Olly’s Land in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Gracing the occasion, Chief Guest Dr. Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India, and Guest of Honour Dr. Gyana Das, Executive Director Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) Govt of Odisha made public the logo…
Bhubaneswar: Major rural development initiatives, including a proposed sugar mill and a textile park in Balangir, were announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the state-level celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day on Friday. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister underlined the expanding role of Panchayati Raj institutions, noting that they are no…
The countdown to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has begun, promising a month-long extravaganza of thrilling cricket battles. With matches set to unfold across various venues in the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an unforgettable spectacle. The 9th edition of the…
New Delhi: India’s para-badminton stars, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, demonstrated their exceptional prowess by securing spots in the semifinals of the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, currently underway in Thailand. Pramod Bhagat, the Tokyo Paralympic Games Gold Medallist and Padma Awardee, showcased his dominance in the quarterfinals against France’s Mathieu Thomas. The match, lasting…
New Delhi: Union Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27, announced a series of forward-looking measures aimed at accelerating the growth of India’s Electronics and Information Technology sector, reinforcing its role as a key driver of economic expansion, innovation and global competitiveness. A major highlight of the Budget is the launch of India…
Guwahati: The students, academicians, politicians, artists, professionals and others from eight Northeastern states on Friday evening bombarded Twitter, a popular microblogging site with tweets demanding inclusion of a chapter on Northeast region, its geography, history, culture, ethnicity, lifestyle on the textbooks of NCERT. A group of students from Northeast came together to organise a ‘Twitter…
Itanagar: In a commendation of Arunachal Pradesh’s commitment to environmental preservation, the Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, urged citizens across the nation to emulate the state’s approach towards ecological conservation. During the 38th Statehood Day celebrations in Itanagar on his maiden visit to the state, the Vice-President hailed Arunachal Pradesh as a “microcosm of Bharat”…
New Delhi: Government e Marketplace (GeM) has closed the financial year with a record-breaking Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹ 4 lakh crore, doubling its GMV from the previous fiscal year. This remarkable achievement underscores the portal’s exceptional digital capabilities and functionalities, which have revolutionized public procurement by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and seamlessness. The procurement…
