New Delhi: To accommodate the anticipated surge in travel demand during the scorching summer months, Indian Railways has embarked on a monumental endeavour, operating an unprecedented 9111 trips across its vast network. This staggering number of trips represents a remarkable increase from the previous summer season, where a total of 6369 trips were offered. The…
New Delhi: The Government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will assume the esteemed position with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. The incumbent Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral…
In a nail-biting encounter at the ongoing IPL, the Mumbai Indians secured a dramatic nine-run victory over the Punjab Kings, despite a late resurgence from the latter in pursuit of a target of 193 runs. Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted an imposing total of 192/7 in their allotted 20 overs, powered by a scintillating knock…
Malkangiri: The Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a joint operation in the Bejangiwada Reserve Forest area of Malkangiri, uncovering two Maoist dumps laden with explosives on Thursday. The operation, carried out by BSF troops from COB-Bodigetta, COB-MPV 21, Tactical Headquarters of 142 Battalion, and the Intelligence Team of Sector HQ BSF Malkangiri, led to the…
New Delhi: To enhance the healthcare facilities for armed forces personnel, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on April 18, 2024. The MoU, aimed at fostering collaborative research and training initiatives, was signed by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming General and Assembly elections in Odisha, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] announced its candidates for one Lok Sabha constituency and seven Assembly constituencies in the state. Senior CPI(M) leader Janardan Pati addressed a press conference in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the party’s lineup for the electoral battle. The CPI(M),…
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated properties worth ₹97.79 Crore associated with Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, as part of an investigation related to a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. The probe, initiated based on multiple complaints filed by Maharashtra and Delhi Police against Variable Tech Private Limited, late Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj,…
New Delhi: With the onset of elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in four states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed all necessary preparations to facilitate the smooth conduct of Phase 1, which begins tomorrow. Emphasizing its unwavering commitment to ensuring a free, fair, peaceful, accessible, participative, and inducement-free poll,…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the safety of women in public spaces, the Commissionerate Police has established a dedicated team to address harassment incidents in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Under the leadership of ACP Anjana Tudu, the team named HER (High Efficiency Response) has been deployed to swiftly respond to any form of harassment…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has granted approval to the voluntary retirement request of senior IPS officer Sanjay Kumar Singh, currently serving as the Deputy Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). In a notification issued by the Home Department, it was revealed that Sanjay Kumar Singh, an IPS officer of the 1996 batch, had…
