Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative move, retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the professional and administrative framework for managing the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and its expanding operations. Mishra…
Bhubaneswar: The government has welcomed the decision announced by the CJP to call off its protest scheduled for Saturday, following assurances from Union Minister JP Nadda regarding cases registered against protesting students. Nadda assured that the cases filed against the protesting students would be withdrawn and that no harsh action would be taken against them…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has been shifted from Lok Seva Bhawan to Kharavela Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. According to an official directive issued by the department, all departmental operations will now be conducted from the first floor of Kharavela Bhawan in Unit-V, Bhubaneswar. Earlier, the Health and Family Welfare Department was functioning…
Bhubaneswar: Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog, attended the 30th Convocation Ceremony of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, as the Chief Guest on August 8, 2026, celebrating the achievements of graduating students as they prepare to begin a new phase of their lives. Addressing the graduates, Prof. Das emphasised that a strong sense of responsibility…
Bhubaneswar: BDS Legal Services, a leading Intellectual Property (IP), business compliance and regulatory advisory firm, today strengthened its presence in Eastern India with the formal inauguration of its new office in Kolkata. The company marked the occasion by hosting a press conference at its newly established office in Sector V, Salt Lake, where it unveiled…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is set to launch the ‘Mo Gaon Mo Tahasil’ scheme aimed at bringing revenue and land-related services directly to rural residents across the state. The initiative is designed to reduce the need for villagers to travel long distances to tahasil offices for routine revenue services and grievance resolution. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: Vijay has reportedly issued strict directions that public convenience must remain the top priority during convoy movement of leaders and ministers across Tamil Nadu, with an emphasis on avoiding unnecessary road blockades and prolonged traffic stoppages. Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, authorities implemented special parallel traffic arrangements during convoy movement to ensure minimal disruption…
BHUBANESWAR: The Empowered Committee on Infrastructure for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects of the Odisha government has approved five new PPP projects with a combined investment of ₹1,130 crore across sectors including healthcare, urban development and animal vaccine production. The committee meeting was chaired by Anu Garg, who emphasized the need for strict adherence to project…
Bhubaneswar: During the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census of India 2027, describing it as the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a major digital transformation. He noted that Census 2027 will offer a markedly different experience compared to previous rounds, as data collection will…
Bhubaneswar: India is set to undertake its most advanced population survey with Census of India 2027, marking a major shift toward digital data collection and governance. The Census is a comprehensive process involving the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic, social, cultural, and economic data relating to every individual in the country. The 2027…