Bhubaneswar: Days after the Centre introduced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Congress on Monday announced a nationwide campaign titled ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ to oppose the move. The party accused the Union government of dismantling a landmark…
Bhubaneswar: J.D. Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, has taken a significant step towards strengthening professional education by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA. With this collaboration, JDBI becomes the first college in Eastern India to formally partner with IMA, a globally recognised professional body in the field of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has marked a significant breakthrough in agricultural exports with its first-ever international shipment of garlic and French beans to Dubai, signalling a new chapter in the state’s efforts to link farmers directly with global markets and enhance rural incomes. The historic consignment, comprising 1,000 kg of fresh produce, was exported from Biju Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for vehicle owners, the State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has announced that e-challans for traffic violations can now be paid both online and offline. The decision is expected to benefit people who face difficulties with digital-only payment systems. The STA has instructed all Regional…
Bhubaneswar: The planned upgrade of Bhubaneswar’s Regional Science Centre (RSC) with 35 new interactive exhibits marks a timely and welcome shift in how science is communicated to the public—especially to young minds. At a moment when attention spans are shrinking and rote learning still dominates many classrooms, the RSC’s move towards play-based, experiential learning reflects…
Bhubaneswar: The BJP-led Delhi government on Tuesday opened 45 Atal Canteens across the national capital, providing nutritious breakfast and dinner at a nominal cost of ₹5 per meal for daily wage workers, delivery personnel, construction labourers and residents of urban slums. Each meal served at the canteens includes dal, rice, chapati, vegetables and pickle. To…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Anu Garg has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha, succeeding Manoj Ahuja, who is set to retire on December 31, 2025. With this appointment, Garg becomes the first woman to hold the state’s top bureaucratic post. A 1991-batch IAS officer, Garg is currently serving as Development Commissioner and…
Bhubaneswar: Aakash Institute, India’s leading test preparation institute for medical and engineering entrance examinations, has once again demonstrated its academic excellence with a total of 134 students from Aakash centres across India qualifying for the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) 2026. Adding to this national achievement, three classroom students from Aakash West Bengal—Karan Shaurya Baranwal, Soham…
The Indian Hotels Company Limited bags the 25th ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance (Listed Segment- Large Category) Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, receives the 25th ICSI Lifetime Achievement Award Bhubaneswar: Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Government of India, graced the 25th edition of the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in…
Bhubaneswar: The proposed VB-G Ram G Bill marks a significant departure from the structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), particularly in terms of funding responsibility, allocation norms and operational flexibility. The Bill introduces a cost-sharing model, replaces open-ended funding with a normative allocation system, and allows a pause in employment…
