New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Azali Assoumani on his re-election as the President of Comoros. Expressing optimism, PM Modi conveyed his expectations for continued collaboration to fortify the partnership between India and Comoros, enhance the India-Africa relationship, and advance the ‘Vision Sagar’ initiative. In a tweet, PM Modi wrote, “Heartiest…
New Delhi: India has ramped up security along its border with Nepal after two days of violent protests in Kathmandu triggered fears of cross-border trouble. Central agencies warned that anti-social elements could exploit the chaos in Nepal to incite violence in adjoining Indian states, prompting an immediate alert to border security forces. Police forces in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Odisha AYUSH Assistant (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025. The changes mark a major reform in the staffing structure of AYUSH health services and aim to improve both career prospects for personnel and healthcare delivery across the state. With the growing integration of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism is making its mark at the prestigious SATTE Travel Expo, one of India’s foremost Tourism & Travel Exhibitions. The expo, running from February 22nd to 24th at Greater Noida provides a platform for Odisha to display its multifaceted tourism offerings, highlighting the state’s unique cultural, natural, and heritage attractions. The Odisha Tourism…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced equal pay for men and women cricket teams of the country. As per the announcement India’s women cricketers will be paid the same international match fee as their male counterparts. BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to Twitter and announced this. He wrote “I’m pleased…
New Delhi: In a decisive move to enhance the export of basmati rice, the Government of India has announced the removal of the floor price on this premier GI (Geographical Indication) variety. This change is set to bolster the global trade of basmati rice, which is highly valued for its unique aroma and quality. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate the implementation of Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects and ensure universal access to safe drinking water in rural Odisha, a high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha. Senior officials…
New Delhi: Google celebrated the beginning of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on Friday with a specially designed Doodle. As voters across the nation headed to the polls for the first phase of voting, Google replaced its iconic logo on the homepage with an image depicting an uplifted index finger marked with ink, symbolizing the…
Goa: In a landmark move to accelerate mineral exploration and reduce import dependency, the Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Government of Goa, launched India’s first-ever auction of Exploration Licences (ELs). The initiative was inaugurated by Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, alongside Goa Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, marking a…
New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s Armed Forces, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan today released the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held in New Delhi. This keystone publication is expected to serve as a comprehensive guide for commanders on conducting amphibious operations…
