Bhubaneswar:27/12/24:The State Law Department Friday announced the appointment of members to the Odisha State Law Commission. The appointed members include Justice Biswanath Rath as the Chairperson, and other members such as Pitambar Acharya, Advocate General, Odisha, and senior advocates Surya Prakash Mishra, and Soura Chandra Mohapatra. The official notification read: In pursuance to the Resolution of the Government of Odisha ...
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Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform
Newdelhi:27/12/24:Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92. Singh was one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers and he was considered the architect of key liberalising economic reforms, as premier from 2004-2014 and before that as finance minister. He had been admitted to a hospital in the capital Delhi after his health condition deteriorated, reports say. ...
Read More »Adani Foundation Observes National Farmers’ Day
Dhamra, 27.12.2024: Adani Foundation, the CSR arm of the Adani Group, celebrated National Farmers’ Day 2024 at the Adani Skill Development Centre with great enthusiasm and participation. The event was attended by over 170 farmers, alongside government officials from various departments such as Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), RRTTS, NABARD, District Agriculture Office, ORMAS, District Fishery Office, etc. Debendra Thakar, Chief ...
Read More »IIT Bhubaneswar all set to hold 12th and 13th Combined Convocation
Bhubaneswar, 27th December 2024: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar is all set to celebrate its 12th and 13th Combined Convocation on 28th December 2024. Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar addressed a pre-event press conference on the eve of the occasion. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Govt. of India will grace the occasion as the Chief ...
Read More »16th meeting of Town Official Language Implementation Committee -TOLIC (PSU) conducted at RINL
Visakhapatnam:27/12/24: The 16th meeting of Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam was held at the Centre for HRD, RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam steel plant. The meeting was sponsored by HPCL Visakha Refinery. RINL CMD (additional charge), & Chairman, TOLIC Sri AK Saxena who participated in the meeting in Virtual mode, released ‘E-Prastutikaran’ compiled with various presentations given ...
Read More »LIGHTHOUSE TOURISM IN INDIA
Introduction With a coastline spanning over 7,500 kilometres, India is home to 204 lighthouses that silently guard its rich maritime heritage. Traditionally serving as navigational aids for seafarers, these iconic structures are now being reimagined as tourism destinations under the Government of India’s developmental vision. This initiative aims to preserve the historical and architectural significance of lighthouses and unlock their potential for economic growth and community empowerment. What is Lighthouse Tourism? Lighthouse tourism involves transforming ...
Read More »Dr. Sandip Shah Appointed as the Chairperson of NABL-QCI
Newdelhi:27/12/24:Dr. Sandip Shah, an eminent medical professional and visionary leader, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI). NABL works to improve the quality of testing and calibration services, ensuring trust in the products and services used by consumers, businesses, and ...
Read More »DPIIT signs MoU with private company ‘boat’ to help startups
Newdelhi:27/12/24:Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a strategic alliance with boAt, an Indian company in audio and wearables market. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and provide tailored support to DPIIT recognised Startups including startups in D2C and manufacturing domains. The key features of this mutual partnership include: curating dedicated program(s)/ initiative(s) for mentoring ...
Read More »Odisha CM has appointed his cabinet colleagues as ‘ministers in-charge’ of various districts in Odisha
Bhubaneswar:26/12/24: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has appointed his cabinet colleagues as ‘ministers in-charge’ of various districts in Odisha. The ministers will be designated as ‘Prabhari Mantri’, said the state government in a statement. Almost all members of the Council of Ministers in Odisha have been made as the Prabhari Mantri. The ministers have been given the charge of ...
Read More »New Year 2025 desk and wall calendars published by the Shree Jagannath Temple unveiled by Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar: 26/12/24:The English New Year 2025 desk and wall calendars published by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) were unveiled by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday. According to an official release, the first copy of the calendar was offered to Lord Jagannath at Srimandir. The desk calendar features artwork by various Odia artists and sand art, while the ...
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