New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a four-lane Marakkanam–Puducherry section of National Highway 332A in Tamil Nadu. The 46 km project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at an estimated cost of ₹2,157 crore. The initiative aims to upgrade…
Melbourne: Italy’s Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning comeback, reminiscent of Rafael Nadal’s 2022 heroics in Melbourne, as he triumphed over Daniil Medvedev to secure his maiden Grand Slam trophy at the 2024 Australian Open on Sunday. In an epic battle, the 22-year-old fought back from a two-sets-to-love deficit, claiming a remarkable 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik officially inaugurated the inaugural World Odia Language Conference at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar today. Addressing the gathering during the opening ceremony, the Chief Minister emphasized the pivotal role of language as a unifying force, referring to it as the “crown of the nation” and a mantra of unity. Acknowledging the…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the heatwave conditions in the state, the Odisha Government on Tuesday decided to suspend classroom teaching for UG and PG students at colleges and universities from April 27 to May 2. However, other activities at the higher educational institutions such as examination, evaluation, administrative work, research work among others will continue,…
New Delhi: In a high-level meeting with secretaries and senior officials from various scientific ministries, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for a structured competency framework for individuals working in scientific institutions. The framework, to be developed in coordination with the Capacity Building Commission, will integrate both functional and domain-specific competencies to enhance…
Istanbul: Northwestern Turkey was struck by a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening, leaving one person dead, injuring several others, and causing widespread damage in Balikesir province. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the tremor hit the Sindirgi district at 7:53 p.m. local time (1653 GMT). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 481 development projects worth ₹1,151 crore across Odisha’s 30 districts during the State-level Local Self-Government Day ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan. In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized the role of self-governance in ensuring the delivery of basic services to citizens. He called…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) took a significant step forward in promoting ethical research practices with the installation of its Research Ethics Committee (REC) today. The initiative underscores the state’s commitment to strengthening ethical oversight in medical and healthcare research. Speaking at the ceremony, Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting was held on Tuesday at the Lok Seva Bhavan Conference Hall to assess the findings of the Data Capabilities Assessment conducted by the Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre (DPIC). The session was chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. Opening the discussion, Anu Garg stressed the pivotal role that…
Bhubaneswar: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a key administrative reshuffle. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday. Das, who led the RBI for six years since December…
