New Delhi, 18/6: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held a meeting with the top brass of the Army, Navy and the Air Force on the overall situation arising out of the rollout of the ‘Agnipath’ military recruitment scheme as protests against it intensified in several parts of the country. The meeting was…
Rayagada: JK Organisation initiated “Naari Shakti Awards 2023” for the wonderful working women. This initiative not only acknowledges the outstanding work done by these women, however it also showcases the organization’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality. The “Naari Shakti Awards” provide a platform for women to shine and demonstrate their capabilities, encouraging others to…
Bhubaneswar, 21/4 (AO Bureau): In a major announcement, the Odisha government has announced to cancel the matric examination 2021 keeping in view of the growing Coronavirus situation in the state. The development came a day after hundreds of students from Government-run high schools gathered infront of Naveen Niwas to put forth their demand before Chief…
New Delhi, 29/6: Courts in the country are groaning under an unprecedented backlog of over 5.8 crore pending cases, even as a severe shortage of judges continues to undermine the justice delivery system, raising serious concerns about access to timely justice for ordinary citizens.With just about 22 judges per million population — far below the…
Dubai,2/6: Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has said he would “love to coach” the national team amid speculation that he is front-runner for the high-profile job. Gambhir recently guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title and is seen as an able successor to Rahul Dravid, whose contract expires after the ongoing T20 World…
New Delhi, 9/9: The BJP on Friday drafted a number of senior leaders, including former chief ministers Vijay Rupani and Biplab Kumar Deb besides former Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Mahesh Sharma, into organisational work and made them in in-charges of party affairs in different states. The BJP also named its general secretary Vinod…
New Delhi, 13/11: In a major development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced various emergency measures, including closure of schools for a week, ban on construction activities and work from home for government employees, to deal with the pollution crisis faced by the city. The chief minister, after an emergency meeting, told…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, a school student was killed, and 20 others sustained injuries after a pickup van carrying them overturned near the Athagarh area, near Banki in Cuttack district, on Sunday. According to reports, the vehicle, carrying over 20 students of Malaviharapur High School, was on its way to the Republic Day parade…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said that quality drinking water will be provided to all municipalities by March 2027, with 24/7 supply to every household. To achieve this, barrages will be built to utilize river water more effectively. The minister reviewed ongoing projects, emphasizing the need for timely completion and…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic turn of events, police prevented a couple from attempting self-immolation along with their 7-year-old daughter near the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.The couple, hailing from Kotasingha village of Boudh district, reportedly decided to immolate themselves due to their daughter’s prolonged illness, which had not shown any improvement despite regular…
