Bhubaneswar: In response to a complaint lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging misuse of public office, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Odisha IAS officer Sujata R Karthikeyan to a non-public dealing department. According to reports from national media, Sujata R Karthikeyan’s transfer comes into immediate effect. She…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move to promote gender equality and empower women, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced plans to recruit women as firefighters in Odisha. This initiative includes renaming the traditional “Fireman” post to “Fire Fighter” or Agni Yodha through the necessary amendments. Speaking at the state-level firefighter recruitment ceremony in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched on January 22, 2015, has played a pivotal role in addressing gender imbalance and promoting the welfare of the girl child across India. In Odisha, the government has implemented several district-specific initiatives to combat child marriage, gender discrimination, and female foeticide, while also empowering adolescent girls with…
Dhenkanal: Once celebrated for its exquisite kansha pitala (bronze-brass) utensils, Indipur village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district is witnessing a slow decline of its centuries-old craft. A recent Dhenkanal Heritage Walk (DHW) to the village revealed a grim reality—without sustained patronage and support, this unique tradition may soon vanish. For over 200 years, Indipur has held…
Bengaluru: A 13-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday evening was found dead just hours later, his burnt body discovered in a deserted area of the city. The victim, Nishchith A, a Class 8 student at Christ School, had left home around 5 p.m. to attend tuition but never returned. According to police, Nishchith’s parents…
New Delhi: Popular acidity drug Ranitidine is back in the spotlight after India’s top drug regulator issued a nationwide alert over the presence of NDMA, a potential cancer-causing impurity. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked all state and Union Territory drug regulators to ensure that manufacturers monitor NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine) levels in both…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held a crucial meeting today in North Block to review the ongoing Indo-Norway collaboration on Blue Economy with Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener. The meeting underscored the importance of reinforcing cooperation through the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Blue Economy, co-chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday welcomed a new member with the swearing-in of Sudhanshu Sekhar Barpanda, a development expected to further strengthen the state’s power sector regulation and governance framework. Barpanda took the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held in the Hearing Hall of OERC in Bhubaneswar. The…
Malkangiri: In a significant milestone for Odisha’s aviation history, Anupriya Madhumita Lakra, a 32-year-old tribal woman and the state’s first commercial pilot from the Santal community, marked a poignant homecoming as she piloted the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Malkangiri. The historic moment unfolded as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the airport at Katelguda, ushering…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has granted final clearance for the utilization of forest land for non-forest purposes, paving the way for the long-awaited Brutanga irrigation project in Nayagarh district. This significant development was announced in an official press release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The forest clearance…
