New Delhi: Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, unveiled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s new logo today, along with seven innovative citizen-centric services aimed at reinforcing the company’s commitment to secure, affordable, and reliable connectivity across Bharat. The launch event took place at Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, attended by…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Department of Water Resources (DoWR) has signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Institute of Water Management (ICAR-IIWM), Bhubaneswar, and the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB). The agreements were formalized on November 19, 2024, at Rajiv Bhawan, in the presence of Smt. Anu Garg,…
Bhubaneswar: With the fourth and final phase of polling in Odisha set for June 1 (Saturday), the Odisha Police have implemented extensive security measures to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. In this phase, six Parliamentary constituencies—Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur—and 42 Assembly constituencies will head to the polls. Odisha DGP Arun…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move aimed at propelling Jammu into a new era of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the region on February 20, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: A two-day state-level workshop focusing on incorporating natural farming into Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) was organized in Bhubaneswar by the Coalition for Change in Odisha, NCNF Odisha Chapter, and PRADAN. The event aimed to emphasize the role of gram panchayats in fostering sustainable development and natural farming practices at the grassroots level. The…
Mumbai: In a historic moment that celebrates the spirit of Nari Shakti, India launched its first Tri-Services All-Women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition, titled “Samudra Pradakshina”, from the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre in Colaba, Mumbai. The 55-day voyage was officially flagged off by Lt Gen AK Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering (CME). The expedition features…
Bhubaneswar: The 175th and 176th State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) meetings were held today, where Odisha’s banking sector was lauded for surpassing its annual credit plan target. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner Anu Garg, highlighted the banks’ achievement of Rs 1,65,621 crore against the annual credit plan (ACP) target of…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Tuesday, reviewed Odisha’s preparedness for the impending Cyclone Dana, focusing on ensuring the continuity of essential services such as electricity, drinking water supply, and healthcare in the event of disruptions caused by the storm. Special attention was given to the operational readiness of DG/generator…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 29 new police stations, outposts, and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) buildings across Odisha. The virtual inauguration marked a milestone in the state’s commitment to creating a secure and citizen-centric environment. Addressing the occasion, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasized that the upgraded infrastructure and technological support provided to the Odisha…
