Bhubaneswar: With temperatures soaring across the state, the Odisha government has stepped in to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for households, directing power utilities not to disconnect domestic connections over unpaid bills during the summer months. The directive was issued by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who stated that the restriction on disconnections will…
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster quality assurance in India’s construction industry, the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), under the Quality Council of India (QCI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI). The agreement was formalized during CREDAI’s Silver…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida clarified on Thursday that linking Aadhaar with a phone number is not mandatory for online registration under the Odisha government’s Subhadra Yojana. During her visit to the Subhadra Help Desk at an Anganwadi centre in Shrikhetra Colony, Puri, Parida interacted with applicants submitting their forms for the welfare scheme….
Gulmarg: In a major boost for winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government’s plans to transform Gulmarg into a premier winter sports hub. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, held at the Gulmarg Golf…
Rajkot: In a strategic move aimed at managing player workload, Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier pacer, will extend his break by skipping the upcoming Test in Ranchi against England.
Bhubaneswar: The pride of Odisha shines brighter as four distinguished personalities from the state have been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Awards for 2024. These individuals, each a maestro in their respective fields, bring glory to Odisha’s rich cultural tapestry on the national stage. 1. Gopinath Swain: Hailing from Ganjam, Gopinath Swain is a…
New Delhi: G Kishan Reddy, the Minister of Coal and Mines, today unveiled comprehensive guidelines aimed at the rejuvenation of traditional water bodies in coal and lignite mining regions. The guidelines were released in the presence of Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, and Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal.
New Delhi: The National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024 concluded today with an impactful ceremony held in the historic Central Hall of Parliament. The event saw the esteemed presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Birla and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur. During the ceremony, Om Birla congratulated and addressed the participants, recognizing…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, engaged in an insightful and motivating interaction with National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from across India via video conference today. This event aimed to recognize and encourage the youth contributing significantly to community service and nation-building. The interaction is part…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone ‘Dana’ looms over Odisha, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, has activated its comprehensive preparedness plan to ensure public safety and maintain an uninterrupted power supply during the impending storm. TPCODL has initiated its Business Continuity and Disaster Management Plan (BCDMP), which…
