Bhubaneswar: Serious concerns over student safety at a residential school in Odisha have prompted the National Human Rights Commission to seek an urgent report from state authorities following the death of a minor girl and illness of over 100 students in Mayurbhanj district. Acting on its own, the Commission took suo motu cognisance of reports…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and several other key departments, highlighted the significance of digital empowerment for citizens, including the elderly and pensioners, as a crucial aspect of governance reforms. Chairing a joint meeting in New Delhi with the Department of Personnel…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will carry out the laser scanning at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, a day after the Rath Yatra on July 13. However, the laser scanning won’t be carried out inside the ‘garbha gruha’ (sanctum sanctorum). Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA), Krishan Kumar informed…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24 was presented today in the Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the pivotal role of the agriculture sector in India’s economy and the need for strategic investments to sustain growth and innovation.
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has reached a remarkable milestone by achieving sales worth Rs. 1000 crore in October 2024, two months ahead of last year’s achievement in December 2023. This landmark achievement underscores the increasing public trust in affordable and quality medicines provided by the initiative, reflecting the growing popularity…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Research Internship Programme in Social and Human Sciences today in the capital. The event also witnessed the distribution of appointment letters to the first cohort of ICSSR Research Interns and awards to winners of the National Argumentative Essay…
New Delhi: For the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a total of 1206 candidates from 12 States/UTs, along with 4 candidates from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, are set to contest for 88 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs). The Election Commission announced that a total of 2633 nominations were filed across the aforementioned regions,…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the party’s election manifesto for Odisha on Sunday, urging the people to unseat the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government for the state’s betterment. Accusing the BJD of governance failure, Nadda asserted that it has faltered in all aspects of governance. During the…
Leh: Day 3 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2 delivered unforgettable moments and high-octane action at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium in Leh. Namhail Nangmo etched her name in history by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in the league, while defending champions in both men’s and women’s categories showcased their dominance…
Bhubaneswar: Amid a sharp rise in forest fires due to soaring temperatures, Reliance Foundation has launched a collaborative initiative with the Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, local communities, and NGOs to bolster forest fire prevention and mitigation efforts across the state. According to the Forest Survey of India (2021), Odisha’s forest cover spans…
