Elaborate Security Arrangements Made for PM Modi’s Roadshow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out extensive security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Twin city police commissioner Sanjeev Panda addressed the media regarding the security arrangements, revealing that 55 platoons of forces will be deployed to…

Read More

School Timings Rescheduled in Khurda District Due to Heatwave

Bhubaneswar: In response to the prevailing intense heatwave conditions gripping Odisha, the timing of classes at schools in Khurda district has been rescheduled to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Khurda district Collector, Chanchal Rana, took cognizance of the latest report from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighting the prolonged heatwave situation in the…

Read More

Boyanika Launches Special Discount Drive to Celebrate Odisha Divas, Introduces Night Bazaar

Bhubaneswar: Boyanika, the apex handloom organization of Odisha, has launched a special discount drive across all its outlets, including stalls at the NH Expo at Exhibition Ground and the Toshali National Crafts Mela at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, inaugurated by Pradeep Bal Samanta, Hon’ble Minister, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts and Cooperation, Government of Odisha,…

Read More

BIS and IISc Forge Partnership to Establish Standardization Chair Professor

Bengaluru: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 3, 2024. This agreement formalizes the establishment of the ‘BIS Standardization Chair Professor’ at IISc, marking a significant milestone in enhancing collaboration between BIS and…

Read More

General Upendra Dwivedi Awards President’s Colours to Mechanised Infantry Battalions at IFFI 2024

Ahilyanagar: In a momentous event held at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), presented the esteemed President’s Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry. This prestigious recognition celebrated the battalions’ exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the nation. The awards were conferred on the…

Read More

Heat Wave Conditions Intensify in Odisha: IMD Issues Orange Warning till April 28

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Warning for several districts of Odisha, signaling the likelihood of intensified heat wave conditions until April 28. The warning spans across 29 districts of the state, with predictions indicating a significant rise in maximum temperatures by 4-6°C over the next 4 to 5 days. Below…

Read More

CP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s Vice-President

New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Vice-President of India, winning a clear mandate in the parliamentary electoral college. His election comes weeks after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post citing health concerns. Radhakrishnan, the ruling alliance’s nominee, secured 452 votes out of 754 cast, defeating opposition-backed…

Read More

Odisha CM Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects to Ease Traffic and Beautify Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects in the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City region, focusing on traffic decongestion and the city’s integrated development. The high-level meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan with senior ministers and top bureaucrats in attendance. During the review, several major proposals…

Read More