Bhubaneswar: In response to rising concerns about price hikes on essential commodities in light of the impending Cyclone Dana, the Odisha state government has announced a dedicated toll-free telephone number for citizens to report unscrupulous traders. The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Department is encouraging people to lodge complaints by calling 0674-2396227. The FS&CW Department…
Chandigarh: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme at the Sector 7 sports complex in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The nationwide initiative, aimed at school children between nine and 18 years, seeks to identify talent from every corner of the country while simultaneously using…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Central Government has declared a half-day for all its offices, institutions, and industrial establishments until 2:30 pm on January 22. This decision comes in anticipation of the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, a landmark event that holds cultural and religious significance. The half-day directive encompasses…
Mumbai: Marking the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, addressed a gathering at the ‘Samvidhan Amrit Mahotsav’ at the University of Mumbai on [Date]. He emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equality, and empowerment, drawing inspiration from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the principal architect…
In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed the right of unmarried daughters, irrespective of their religious background, to seek maintenance from their parents under the Domestic Violence Act. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jyotsna Sharma while dismissing a petition filed by Naimullah Sheikh and another individual. Justice Sharma unequivocally stated, “There…
Bhubaneswar: Over the past seven years, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been leading a commendable initiative named ‘Nanhe Faristey,’ dedicated to rescuing children in need of care and protection across various Indian Railway Zones. From 2018 to May 2024, the RPF has successfully rescued 84,119 children who were at risk in stations and trains,…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing food processing capabilities across the nation, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has given approval for the implementation of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in 713 districts across 35 States and Union Territories.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards digital transformation in agriculture, AMNEX, a technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence for geographic agricultural data analysis, has proposed to provide advance, data-driven information to farmers in Odisha. The initiative was presented to Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo during a high-level meeting at the…
Valsad/Gir Somnath: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the revival and modernization of three sugar mills in Gir Somnath and Valsad, Gujarat, marking a significant step towards boosting the rural economy and ensuring prosperity for thousands of farmers. Addressing the event, Amit Shah emphasized that the initiative fulfills Prime Minister Narendra…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh officially assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate on Monday afternoon, succeeding Sanjeev Panda. Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack, before his transfer to this new post. The Odisha Home Department announced Singh’s…
