Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to ensure robust flood management during the upcoming monsoon, the Government of Odisha held a high-level Flood Preparedness Meeting for 2025 today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Water Resources (DoWR). As per the review, flood management units across all divisions and…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a significant meeting today, bringing together key representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and over 25 major banks and financial institutions. Participants included government, private, and…
Goa: Swedish filmmaker Levan Akin’s Crossing has been awarded the prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Recognizing films that embody the values of peace, non-violence, and human rights, the award celebrates Crossing for its evocative portrayal of love, understanding, and social equality. Instituted by IFFI in collaboration with…
Bhubaneswar: The first-ever human milk bank has been inaugurated at the pediatric unit of Capital Hospital. It is the first such initiative while it is the 34th Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre (CLMC) in the country. The initiative by the National Health Mission (NHM) aims to cater to the needs of several newborns across the state….
New Delhi: The Government has now officially announced the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme 2024.
Beneshwar Dham: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed a gathering of tribal women associated with various Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Rajasthan at Beneshwar Dham. Commending the resolve of India to become self-reliant, the President emphasized that true self-reliance can only be achieved when every unit of the country becomes self-sufficient. During her address,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has initiated the admission process for the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) for the academic session 2026–27, alongside undergraduate admissions across the state. Eligible students can apply for the programme through the SAMS portal till June 10, 2026, according to an official notification issued by the department. Introduced in…
Bhubaneswar: V.K. Pandian, the Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, undertook a visit to Gajapati District as directed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of various developmental initiatives in the district and engage with students and the general public. Participating in the Nua-O Program at Gajapati…
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024, with 1,009 candidates recommended for appointment to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services. The final selection is based on candidates’ cumulative performance in the Preliminary…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has put on hold the disbursement of the fourth phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana, initially scheduled for December 25. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the delay on Monday, attributing it to the ongoing beneficiary verification process. Speaking to the media, Deputy Chief Minister Parida emphasized the…
