Buckingham Palace, London: Buckingham Palace made an announcement on Monday, revealing that King Charles of Britain, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and has initiated treatment for the same. Consequently, the monarch will be deferring his public duties, as stated by the palace. While the palace did not disclose specific details regarding the type…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik marked World Organ Donation Day by bestowing awards upon the families of Suraj Award recipients and recognizing the efforts of volunteers, institutions, and response forces who provided unwavering support during the Bahanaga train tragedy. Reflecting on the tragedy’s aftermath, the Chief Minister stated that the swift emergence of human values and…
Pune: In a significant move toward fostering gender inclusivity, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) held a seminar on “Gender Inclusivity in Customs Supply Chain” in Pune, chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs), CBIC. The event, organized by the CGST & Customs Zone Pune, saw Bhujbal deliver the keynote address, emphasizing the importance…
New Delhi: At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station. The incident occurred as a massive crowd of passengers, hoping to board trains to Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, rushed onto platforms 14 and 15….
Bhubaneswar: The Department of School and Mass Education has extended the last date for online submission of the Common Application Form (CAF) through Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Portal: www.samsodisha.gov.in for Admission in Plus II Courses to June 26. The decision was taken keeping in mind the requests of students, parents and school Heads concerned. Earlier,…
Ganjam: Khallikote Unitary University, one of Odisha’s oldest educational institutions, has achieved a significant milestone as it gains recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a state public university. This recognition places Khallikote Unitary University under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Geetanjali Dash, the in-charge Vice Chancellor of Khallikote University, confirmed that…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation for several key projects across Maharashtra, worth over ₹11,200 crore, via video conferencing. The event, which marked a significant milestone in the state’s development, underscored Maharashtra’s growing importance in infrastructure, urban development, and women’s empowerment.
New Delhi: In a significant health alert, India has reported its first case of the Mpox clade 1 strain, which prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare Mpox a public health emergency last month. The strain has been detected in a 38-year-old man from the Malappuram district of Kerala, who had recently returned from…
New Delhi: The 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Tourism Cooperation between India and Japan was successfully held in New Delhi, bringing together senior officials, tourism stakeholders, and industry leaders from both countries to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new avenues for collaborative growth in the tourism sector. The meeting was co-chaired by Mugdha…
The Odisha government on Tuesday announced an International Literary Award in memory of eminent writer Manoj Das who died on April 27 at Puducherry after prolonged illness. Announcing about the award, Chief minister Naveen Patnaik informed that the award will carry a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh and will be presented to Odia writers…
