President Urges Civil Services Officers to Embrace Digital Governance and Sustainability

New Delhi: Addressing to the civil services officers attending the 125th Induction Training Programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the pivotal role these officers play in shaping India’s administrative landscape. Today, a delegation of these officers had the privilege of meeting President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Servitor in Bhubaneswar Convicted in Record 28 Days After Arrest for Misbehaving with Foreign Tourist

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark case in Bhubaneswar, a servitor from the Lingaraj temple, Kundan Mohapatra, has been convicted within just 28 days of his arrest, marking the first instance of such swift justice in the city. Mohapatra was apprehended on February 19 on charges of misbehaving with female tourists from Sweden. The rapid resolution of…

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Supreme Court Stays Orissa High Court Order Nullifying Election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim

New Delhi: The Supreme Court intervened on Monday by staying the Orissa High Court’s order nullifying the 2019 election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from the Cuttack-Barabati Assembly constituency in Odisha. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan, responded to the plea of senior advocate Dr. S Muralidhar, representing Moquim, who argued…

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Odisha SRC Releases Heat Wave Contingency Plan for General Elections 2024

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the General Elections 2024, the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued the Heat Wave Contingency Plan on Monday, urging all district collectors to implement mitigation, preparedness, and response measures to combat heat wave conditions. Special Relief Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, addressed a letter…

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Odisha Gears Up for General Elections 2024: Deployment of Security Forces Discussed in High-Level Meeting

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the upcoming General Elections 2024, top government officials of the state convened a crucial meeting today to strategize the deployment of security forces across the state. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the participation of key figures including Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Additional Chief Secretary of the…

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TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited Wins Best Innovation Project Award for Press Fit Fuse

Bhubaneswar: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has been honored with the prestigious “Best Innovation Project” award in the Innovation Council 2023 for its groundbreaking development of the press fit fuse. In an announcement made through its official platform, TPSODL expressed its delight at receiving this esteemed recognition. The company’s innovative project, the press fit…

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Tiger Spotted in Odisha’s Sundergarh District After Two Decades

Bhubaneswar: Good news for wildlife enthusiasts, a tiger has been spotted in Odisha’s Sundergarh district after nearly two decades, according to Susanta Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden. The rare sighting was confirmed through camera traps, capturing the majestic animal in Sundergarh District. Nanda shared the news on his social…

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Odisha DGP Chairs High-Level Meeting on Police Preparedness for Upcoming Elections

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi led a crucial review meeting today to assess the state police’s readiness for the impending General and Assembly elections. The high-level gathering took place at the DGP’s Camp Office in Bhubaneswar and saw the participation of key police officials, including Director of Intelligence Soumendra Priyadarshi,…

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India and US to Conduct Joint Disaster Relief Exercise “Tiger Triumph – 24”

New Delhi:  To depend their bilateral ties, India and the United States are set to embark on a joint tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph – 24, commencing from March 18 to March 31. The exercise, taking place on the Eastern Seaboard, underscores the commitment of both nations towards enhancing coordination and capabilities in responding to humanitarian crises.

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