Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida extended their warmest congratulations to Odia-speaking people on the 11th anniversary of the Odia language being recognized as a classical language. Taking to Twitter, CM Majhi wrote: “Greetings to everyone on the occasion of Odia Classical Language…
Islamabad, 21/12: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir has claimed that Islamabad got “divine help” during the Operation Sindoor in May. Munir made the remarks while addressing the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad recently, where he also drew parallels between Pakistan and the state established by the Prophet 1,400 years ago in…
Chennai, 31/12:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared a holiday on Friday for all government offices except those engaged in essential services, schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpatu districts due to heavy rainfall. So far, three people died in Chennai due to electrocution and four subways were closed due…
Dhaka, 18/10: A massive fire broke out on Saturday at the cargo complex of the international airport in Bangladesh’s capital, forcing authorities to suspend all flight operations as thick black smoke engulfed the area. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said the blaze broke out in the afternoon…
New Delhi, 3/8: With the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg set to discuss admitting new members, India on Thursday dismissed as “baseless” reports that it is opposed to the expansion of the grouping. It is learnt that New Delhi is yet to take a final decision on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s in-person attendance…
Gaza,23/10:Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes early on Monday and its aircraft struck southern Lebanon overnight, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of his top generals and his war cabinet to assess the escalating conflict. Israel’s attacks concentrated on the Gaza Strip’s centre and north, Palestinian media reported. A strike on a…
Mumbai, 1/3: The healthcare and education systems are being plagued by commodification and commercialisation, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, underscoring that philanthropic endeavours should not be driven by this philosophy. Speaking at the annual day function of KPB Hinduja College in south Mumbai, Dhankhar said Sanatan has been part of India’s civilisational ethos…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Minister and BJP leader Prithviraj Harichandan criticised regional parties over delimitation, accusing them of creating ‘political issues’ and exhibiting an ‘undemocratic attitude’ and urged them to wait for the official notification before making judgments. Speaking about the Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation, Odisha minister Prithviraj Harichandan said, “Some people are unnecessarily…
Balasore – July 29, 2025 – As flood conditions persist across parts of northern Odisha, employees of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) continue to work relentlessly to carry out repair and restoration work, braving challenging and often risky environments. Continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging and swampy terrain, increasing the risk of accidents, including…
Bhubaneswar, September 5, 2025: On the occasion of Guru Divas (Teachers’ Day), Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) launched its flagship initiative NCR 2026, unveiled by Dr. Manoranjan Puthal, Managing Director, OKCL. Dr. Puthal described NCR 2026 as “a golden opportunity for both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with OKCL and contribute to Odisha’s digital…
