UNICEF Odisha Marks World Children’s Day with Sand Art in Puri

Puri: In celebration of World Children’s Day, UNICEF Odisha organized a captivating sand art exhibit in Puri on Wednesday, aligning with the 2024 theme, ‘Listen to the Future.’ The artwork, crafted by renowned sand artist Manas Sahoo, featured smiling children’s faces, symbolizing the importance of their voices in shaping the future. Spanning 15 feet in…

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64th Central Geological Programming Board Meeting Held in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was held today at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. Chaired by V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman, CGPB, the event brought together stakeholders from exploration, research, and mining sectors to discuss advancements in geosciences and strategies for sustainable mineral…

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Substantial Raise in Anganwadi Workers’ Remuneration

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the demands of Anganwadi workers and helpers, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in their monthly remuneration. The decision, aimed at providing financial assistance and social security, will benefit approximately 1.48 lakh Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers, and helpers across the state. Responding to requests from…

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C-DAC and AICTE Join Forces to Boost High Performance Computing Education in India

New Delhi: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to foster human resource development in High Performance Computing (HPC) and allied technologies. The MoA was signed by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, and Col. Asheet Nath…

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Odisha Tightens LPG Supply Norms, Pushes PNG Transition to Enhance Transparency

Bhubaneswar: In a major move to streamline the supply of LPG and petroleum products, the Odisha government has announced stricter monitoring mechanisms and accelerated plans for transitioning to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across the state. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting jointly chaired by Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Food Supplies &…

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RailOne App Launched to Revolutionize Rail Passenger Experience

New Delhi: In a significant step toward enhancing passenger services and embracing digital transformation, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today launched RailOne, a next-generation mobile application designed to streamline the interface between passengers and Indian Railways. The launch took place at the India Habitat Centre, marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway…

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