Bhubaneswar: In response to the potential development of a cyclonic disturbance over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja held a high-level review meeting on Sunday evening to assess the state’s preparedness. The meeting was attended by Special Relief Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary DK Singh, as well as other senior officers, secretaries,…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has been sworn in as a judicial member of the Lokpal, India’s apex anti-corruption ombudsman. The oath ceremony, held at the Lokpal of India office in New Delhi, saw Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, Chairperson of Lokpal, administering the oath to the newly appointed members. Joining…
Rajkot: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level regional meeting on labour reforms and employment today in Rajkot, Gujarat. The meeting, attended by representatives from five western states and union territories—Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep—focused on key…
Bhubaneswar: Actor-turned-politician Akash Dasnayak has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Sunday, a day after tendering his resignation from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Dasnayak, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Korei constituency in Jajpur district, made his transition to the BJP official at the party’s…
Bhubaneswar: The spectators during the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, will be provided ‘drinking water from air’. Watergen, the atmospheric drinking water devices (AWG) on Tuesday announced its partnership with Hockey India as a sustainability partner for providing fresh, high quality,…
New Delhi: In a significant initiative, the Knowledge Ambassadors for Manipur Programme (KAMP) organized a specialized online teacher training program, bringing together over 150 educators from diverse schools nationwide. The fifth Continuous Professional Development program, conducted in collaboration with the CSIR-NML (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Metallurgical Laboratory), focused on the theme ‘Fostering Experiential…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has achieved an unprecedented milestone by maintaining the highest ever coal stocks at thermal power plants, ensuring a consistent power supply across the nation during the peak demand period. As of June 16, 2024, coal stocks at thermal power plants exceeded 45 million tonnes (MT), a remarkable 31.71% increase…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, presented the state’s forward-looking energy transition strategy at the Power Minister’s Conference at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Accompanied by the Principal Secretary of Energy, Singh Deo emphasized Odisha’s leadership in power sector reforms and its commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon energy future aligned…
Fulia: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) in Fulia, West Bengal. Spanning 5.38 acres and built at a cost of ₹75.95 crores, the state-of-the-art facility is set to become a model learning hub and a center of excellence in handloom and textile…
Bhubaneswar: The Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 began on Thursday at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and startups to explore opportunities for sustainable ocean-based development. The summit was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who highlighted the state’s vision of leveraging its vast coastal resources to…
