Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative development, the Odisha Government has appointed Shovana Mohanty, a native of Karanjia, Remuna in Balasore district, as the Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Women. The official notification, issued by the Department of Women & Child Development, confirms that the appointment has been made in accordance with Section 3(1)…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, via video conferencing, inaugurated and dedicated a series of development projects worth over Rs 17,000 crore under the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Rajasthan’ program.
Mumbai: NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company, has been conferred with ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’. This prestigious award recognizes NHPC’s exemplary efforts in upskilling employees, implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) interventions, promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, and continuous technological advancements. The award also acknowledges NHPC’s robust Employee…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of employing children in its election campaign activities in Khordha. In its complaint submitted on Tuesday, the BJD raised concerns over an incident during a rally organized by the BJP…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure the accurate categorization of food products sold on their platforms. FSSAI’s move comes in response to observations of food products licensed under ‘Proprietary Food’ being misrepresented on e-commerce websites. These products,…
In a captivating turn of events at the ongoing Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, India’s R. Praggnanandhaa once again emerged victorious against world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. While Wei Yi of China leads the tournament with a notable 2.5-point advantage, Praggnanandhaa’s triumph over Carlsen has been a highlight of the event. Despite…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards improving healthcare services and promoting ease of doing business, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, and Anupriya Singh Patel, unveiled three major initiatives. The initiatives launched include a virtual National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM), a dashboard…
Bhubaneswar: In a captivating display of cultural vibrancy and women empowerment, the Odisha tableau participated in the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Kartavyapath in New Delhi. The tableau, a splendid manifestation of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, highlighted the essence of women empowerment, focusing on the heritage crafts village of…
Bhubaneswar: The Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter, in association with IIT Bhubaneswar, celebrated National Public Relations Day 2025 with a thought-provoking event centred on the theme ‘Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Role of Public Relations’. The event, held at the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, brought together communication professionals, academicians, students, and tech experts…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to blend ecotourism with astronomical education, Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has launched a “StarGazing” program from May 1, 2024. Community members, trained to identify stars and constellations, now conduct nightly sessions from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm for visitors. Debrigarh Sanctuary, spanning 353 square kilometers and adjacent to the 700…
