New Delhi: In a bid to ensure a level playing field in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers holding leadership positions as District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) in four states: Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal. The decision, aimed…
New Delhi: In a significant move to commemorate the 75th year of India as a Republic, Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the year-long pan-India campaign titled ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ at Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
New Delhi: In a significant step towards regional collaboration, India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management. The signing ceremony, held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil,…
Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has declared the ‘Natural Arch’ near Hemgir in the Sundargarh district of Odisha as Geo Heritage Site. Found in the Chhengapahar reserve forest near Brahmani village of Kendudihi Block, the arch has a length of 30 metres at the base and a height of 12 metres. Its alcove…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Shri Sheel Vardhan Singh, a distinguished former IPS officer with 37 years of exemplary service, officially assumed the role of Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Solapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in urban development and housing initiatives by laying the foundation stone for 8 Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) projects worth approximately Rs. 2,000 crores in Solapur, Maharashtra today. In a dedicated ceremony, PM Modi also inaugurated over 90,000 houses completed under PMAY-Urban in…
Rameswaram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple transformative infrastructure projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister also inaugurated India’s first vertical lift sea bridge—the New Pamban Rail Bridge—marking a new chapter in the country’s engineering and connectivity landscape. Addressing a massive gathering,…
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aligned with the Government of India’s green initiative and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have launched a pioneering project to test a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. This collaboration marks a significant step toward the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of the forest fire season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its fire prevention and mitigation efforts to safeguard the state’s rich forest cover. A comprehensive strategy has been put in place, combining advanced technology, district-level planning, trained fire response teams, and real-time monitoring systems to tackle potential fire outbreaks effectively….
Puri: In a major milestone for heritage conservation in Odisha, the much-awaited restoration of the Ratna Bhandar—the sacred treasure chamber of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri—has been successfully completed under the careful supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The announcement was made on Monday by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of…
