The only advocate to receive the honour in this category at Jan Kalyaan Morcha’s prestigious “Ek Shaam Desh ke Naam,” held in the presence of Union and State Ministers and eminent digni Bhubaneswar: In a proud and memorable moment, Advocate Shashank Bajpai was honoured with the Jankalyaan Samman for Excellence in the Field of Law and Legal Services at “Ek Shaam…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that the census process in the country has begun and will include caste-based data collection. Addressing the House, Shah said the government has decided to conduct a caste census alongside the general enumeration exercise. “I want to inform the entire country that the…
Bhubaneswar: Geopolitical developments, economic volatility, rapid digitalisation, cyber threats, evolving regulatory expectations and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the global risk landscape for organisations, posing new challenges for traditional governance and control systems. Against this backdrop, internal auditors are playing an increasingly strategic role in helping organisations anticipate risks and strengthen governance frameworks,…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has initiated a comprehensive revision of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD), aiming to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve connectivity around the city’s railway station area. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Assembly that the redesign has become necessary…
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Times is set to host the 6th edition of the NexTech Human Capital India Summit 2026, India’s most influential and future-focused platform at the intersection of human capital, technology and business transformation. Workday has joined forces as a Presenting Partner for the two-day summit that will convene 2,000+ CHROs, CXOs, business leaders,…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission on Friday announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates successfully clearing the rigorous three-stage selection process. Topping the national merit list is Anuj Agnihotri, followed by Rajeshwari Suve M in second place and Akansh Dhull in third. The top ten candidates also include…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday emphasised the need for effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme during a state-level approval committee meeting convened to review its progress. Presiding over the meeting, Garg directed the MSME department to ensure convergence of PMFME with other government programmes…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has proposed changes to the English spellings of 24 place names across the state, including renaming Khurda as “Khoradha,” to more accurately reflect their original Odia pronunciation and historical forms. Officials said the initiative is aimed at preserving Odisha’s linguistic, cultural, and historical heritage by aligning official English spellings with authentic…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the reappointment of 800 retired police personnel to strengthen policing and internal security across the state. Retired Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI), Sub-Inspectors (SI), and Inspectors will be re-engaged and deployed as Special Police Officers (SPOs). The Home Department on Tuesday formally informed the Director General of Police (DGP) about the…
Bhubaneswar, India: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos is being strongly felt across all major platforms, with discussions on the country’s development trajectory and economic growth taking centre stage. Speaking from Davos, Vaishnaw said the Indian delegation is actively participating in…