Hyderabad: Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim bail to Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, minutes after a city court sent him to judicial custody for 14 days in the case relating to a stampede at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ that killed a woman. The High Court gave interim bail…
New Delhi: The 231st Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was convened on March 5, 2024, in New Delhi, under the chairpersonship of Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Labour & Employment. The meeting focused on key decisions aimed at improving the accessibility of medical care and cash benefits for Insured Workers…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R. Santhagopalan, convened a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties today at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The discussion centered on election-related procedures, voter list updates, and compliance with electoral guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent democratic process. Among the key attendees were Amar Patnaik from the…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to concerns over the safety of field personnel, the Odisha government has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to safeguard census functionaries engaged in the ongoing first phase of the Census 2027 exercise. In an official communication, Additional Chief Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department directed all…
Bengaluru: A 13-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday evening was found dead just hours later, his burnt body discovered in a deserted area of the city. The victim, Nishchith A, a Class 8 student at Christ School, had left home around 5 p.m. to attend tuition but never returned. According to police, Nishchith’s parents…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, convened a detailed discussion today with senior officials of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department regarding the 100-day agricultural action plan, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. During the meeting, Chouhan underscored the importance of focusing on farmer-oriented…
Bhubaneswar: Amid concerns over global geo-political developments and their potential impact on energy supplies, the Odisha government on Friday conducted a high-level review to assess fuel availability and distribution across the state. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan, also included a session of the State Crisis Management Group to…
Bhubaneswar: At the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC secured a remarkable 2-1 victory over East Bengal FC in the ongoing ISL season 2023-24.
Bhopal: Amidst speculation surrounding the participation of Congress leaders from Madhya Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has put an end to rumours by stating that he has no intention of contesting. Singh clarified that he won’t be vying for a Lok Sabha seat, pointing out that his term…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles, under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), has approved significant funding for startups and educational institutes to boost research, entrepreneurship, and skill development in the technical textiles sector. The decisions were taken during the 10th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting held at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, chaired by the…
