Bhubaneswar: The 16th Finance Commission, currently on a four-day visit to Odisha, arrived in Bhubaneswar today for an insightful tour of the state’s cultural heritage and sports infrastructure. The Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, visited the Odisha State Tribal Museum and Kalinga Stadium in the afternoon. At the Odisha State Tribal Museum, the…
Nagpur: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, along with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, visited the Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) headquarters today to assess the company’s performance. The review meeting, which focused on coal production, dispatch efficiency, and the welfare of Project Affected People (PAPs), was attended by…
Bhubaneswar: The State Surveillance Unit of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), Odisha, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to public health surveillance during the 20-year commemorative event of IDSP held in New Delhi. This accolade underscores the dedication and commitment of the team in safeguarding public health across the state. Dr. Pramila Baral,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has suspended the headmaster of Malaviharapur High School in Banki following a tragic school van accident that claimed the life of a student and left several others injured. The action against Kanhu Charan Sahoo was taken by the School and Mass Education Department for dereliction of duty. In a statement, the department…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance direct connectivity to Puri from diverse districts, the state government has launched the Jagannath Express bus service. Under the Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI), this service establishes direct links from district headquarters towns to Puri via the state capital. Notably, it introduces a forward-thinking initiative, presenting a substantial 50%…
Bhubaneswar: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Fellowships and Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 on Wednesday, recognizing outstanding contributions in various artistic categories. Notably, six artists from Odisha have been bestowed with these esteemed awards. In the dance category, distinguished…
New Delhi: Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), took charge of the Ministry of Law and Justice today in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers and staff, Meghwal expressed his commitment to serving the people with dedication and integrity, guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized…
Berhampur: On the occasion of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Berhampur, Odisha, has introduced an innovative initiative named “Wrinkle Bhi Achha Hai Day” for students and staff members’ dress code. In a move to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, the Principal of the government-run ITI, Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, issued…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to start offline classes of X and XII students from July 26. School and Mass Education secretary Satyabrata Sahu informed on Saturday. All government and private schools can open their schools for the class of Class X and XII between 10 am and 1.30 pm without recess hours. However, online…
New Delhi: In commemoration of Earth Day, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) unveiled and activated India’s largest Climate Clock on the CSIR Headquarters Building in Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The event serves as a poignant reminder of CSIR’s commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its adverse impacts. The inauguration ceremony…
