Sochi, Russia: The second and final Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the Russian Presidency was held in Sochi, focusing on key labor and employment issues. Dr. Mahendra Kumar, Joint Secretary from India’s Ministry of Labour & Employment, led the Indian delegation in the discussions, which revolved around the draft Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting…
Bhubaneswar: Neeta Chaudhari, President of the Air Force Family Welfare Association, inaugurated Umeed Niketan, an advanced therapy centre for children with special needs, at the Base Repair Depot (BRD) Air Force Palam on May 17. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several esteemed dignitaries, including Air Commodore Harsh Bahl, Air Officer Commanding of the Depot,…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a pivotal meeting with all States and Union Territories (UTs) today to assess the law and order situation, prevention of illicit activities, and strict vigilance across inter-state and international borders in the ongoing General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies 2024. The meeting aimed…
Jagatsinghpur: A disturbing incident of sexual assault has been reported from Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha, where an 18-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by two youths under the Sadar police limits late Monday night. The police have arrested one of the accused while a manhunt is underway to trace the second. According to sources, the incident…
Rourkela: Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra along with senior officials visited Rourkela on Thursday and reviewed the work progress of Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, expansion of Rourkela airport, and other peripheral development work ahead of the Men’s Hockey World Cup-2023. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Sports and Youth Services department Secretary R. Vineel…
Kathmandu: The 2nd Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) concluded on September 3 in Kathmandu, Nepal, marking a successful gathering of renowned literary figures, intellectuals, and artists from across South Asia. Attending the inaugural ceremony on September 1, the Foreign Minister of Nepal, NP Saud expressed his optimism that the festival would play a pivotal role…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, emphasized the urgent need for energy conservation measures during a meeting held at Kharavela Bhawan. Senior officials from the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) presented plans for enhancing energy efficiency in the state. The meeting highlighted collaboration between EESL…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has rolled out a new framework for faculty recruitment in state universities with the implementation of the Odisha State Public Universities (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Act, 2026, following approval from Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. The legislation, which was cleared by the Assembly on March 31 after detailed deliberations, is now in force across…
Madrid: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Masters 1000 scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 5. The Madrid draw was due to be made on Monday, but organisers have been made aware that Djokovic will not be competing as he continues to carefully manage his schedule. The…
Puri: In response to a growing bird flu outbreak, the Puri district administration has imposed a three-month prohibition on poultry farming in the affected areas. The ban covers the Pipili, Delang, Nimapara, and Satyabadi regions, where poultry farming is strictly forbidden within a one-kilometer radius of the identified bird flu zones. The ban also restricts…
