New Delhi: In response to a threat perception report prepared by central security agencies, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been provided with Z-category VIP security by the Central government, according to sources on Tuesday. Rajiv Kumar, a distinguished former IAS officer from the 1984 batch, assumed the esteemed role of the 25th Chief Election…
Chennai: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, CSK’s decision paid off as they restricted KKR to a modest total of 137…
New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, Pawan Chamling, was reportedly subjected to an attack by supporters of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) while en route to a meeting at Kishan Market on Monday. The incident purportedly unfolded following Chamling’s participation in a puja at Namchi Bazar. According to a press release issued by the…
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: India’s consumption of petroleum products soared to unprecedented levels in the financial year ending March 31, 2024, reaching a record high of 233.276 million tons, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The surge represents a notable 5 per cent increase from the previous fiscal year, where consumption…
Mumbai: Mumbai City FC strengthened their bid for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 title by defeating Odisha FC 2-1 at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) tonight. With this crucial win, the Islanders have effectively eliminated Odisha FC and FC Goa from contention for the league title, positioning themselves closer to defending their championship this…
Bhubaneswar: Six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers embarked on an exposure visit to the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar today. The visit aimed to familiarize the probationers with the department’s activities and programs aimed at empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs). Led by senior officials from the SSEPD Department,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri. The decision was announced on Monday through an official notification issued by the Law Department. The appointment of Vir Vikram Yadav comes under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 19…
Bengaluru: Hockey India has unveiled the 33-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team that will continue its training camp at SAI Bangalore until May 16. Following selection trials held on April 6th and 7th, the team has been finalized from the 60-member assessment squad that reported to camp on April 1st. This squad will vie for selection…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming general elections in 2024, Central Expenditure Observer Himalini Kashyap chaired a crucial meeting with enforcement agencies in Odisha to assess the state’s readiness for expenditure management during the electoral process. The meeting, which took place in Bhubaneswar, saw the participation of Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal and other senior…
