Bhubaneswar: In a significant development in Odisha’s administrative landscape, senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Paramita Satpathy Tripathy took over as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the state on Friday. A member of the 1989 batch of the IRS, Tripathy brings over three decades of experience in tax administration. She has previously…
Mangaluru: The investigation into the alleged mass graves near the Dharmasthala temple town took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recovered human bones from one of the suspected burial sites in Karnataka’s Mangaluru district. The remains—two bones—were found during the excavation of the sixth site, located in a forested stretch….
Bhubaneswar: Taking stock of the state’s environmental management efforts, Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday reviewed the functioning of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) during a meeting held at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The discussions covered key areas such as air and water quality monitoring, regulation of industrial discharge, and implementation of environmental…
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today underscored the North East Region’s (NER) vital role in India’s green growth ambitions, calling it the “Ashtalakshmi of Green Power.” Speaking at the Ministerial Session on ‘Green Northeast: Advancing Renewable Energy for Sashakt Bharat’ at the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 in…
Mumbai: On the occasion of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the launch of a new initiative to support youth-led recycling startups aimed at fostering a cleaner and greener planet. Speaking at a Mega Beach Clean-up Drive at Juhu Beach, Mumbai, the Minister revealed new Guidelines…
Islamabad: The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the country’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that Pakistan’s women’s cricket team will not travel to India for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup to be held later in the year. The statement comes after Pakistan secured its position in the ICC Women’s…
New Delhi: To propel the clean energy sector, the Ministry of Coal has issued three draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to garner insights from both Government Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and private investors for the establishment of coal gasification plants in India.
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting cultural preservation and heritage awareness among students, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Sri University (SSU) to establish a Heritage Club on the university campus. The initiative aims to strengthen academic collaboration, foster research in heritage…
Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra: The Indian Navy took a significant step forward in bolstering its logistical support with the launch of the Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (Yard 80), the sixth vessel in a series of eight barges designed for the Navy’s operational needs. The barge was launched by Cmde MV Raj Krishna, CoY(Mbi), during a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant step to ensure that orphans face no financial barriers in pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees. Aravind Agarwal, Secretary Higher Education, has issued detailed guidelines outlining the state’s support for this initiative. Under the Gopabandhu Sikshya Sahayata Yojana (GSSY), the State Government has been providing financial assistance to…
