Bhubaneswar:7/3/23: Amid much hue and cry over vulgarity in Opera parties and melody troupes, the Odisha Government has finally imposed restriction on such shows in the State. In a letter to the Collectors and SPs, Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture directed to stop kinds of obscene scenes and nudity in opera shows. The department also acted tough on dialogues ...
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Eminent Odia scientist Prafulla Kumar Jena passing away
Bhubaneswar:7/3/23: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday expressed deep condolences at the passing away of eminent Odia scientist Prafulla Kumar Jena. In his message, Naveen said that the Padma awardee was a genius, who encouraged, inspired scientific research, especially in metallurgy. “With his sustained research, he has pioneered new waste management processes as well as metal value recovery processes from ...
Read More »Climate change, glacier topography & morphology control glacial retreat
Bhubaneswar:7/3/23:Change in debris cover plays a critical role in the glacier surface lowering, shrinkage, retreat, and mass balance, according to a recent study. Therefore, these factors need to be accounted for in future studies for a complete understanding of the observed glacier changes and responses. Despite the importance of the Himalayan glaciation, the knowledge of the glacial dynamics and the ...
Read More »India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
Newdelhi:7/3/23:The country will soon have a modern and smart power transmission system with features such as real-time monitoring and automated operation of grid, better situational assessment, capability to have increased share of renewable capacity in the power-mix, enhanced utilization of transmission capacity, greater resilience against cyber-attacks as well as natural disasters, centralized and data driven decision-making, reduction in forced outages ...
Read More »PM addresses Post Budget Webinar on ‘Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities’
Newdelhi:7/3/23:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed a Post Budget Webinar on the subject of ‘Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities’. It is the tenth of a series of 12 post-budget webinars organized by the government to seek ideas and suggestions for effectively implementing the initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2023. Addressing the gathering, the ...
Read More »The true story of Rani Mukerji’s film ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’ will leave you stunned
ROMAA DAAS Rani Mukerji’s latest film Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway trailer released a few days back and has since then been a subject of interest to the audience. Releasing in theatres on 17 March, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway documents the true story of a couple whose world turned upside down after their children were taken away from them in a foreign land. Rani ...
Read More »Mission Shakti Department aims to transform the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to Small & Medium Enterprises
Bhubaneswar: 6/3/23:The Mission Shakti Department aims to transform the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), said Mission Shakti Minister Basanti Hembram here on Monday at a press meet in Geeta Govinda Sadan in Bhubaneswar on State Budget for Mission Shakti Deparment for the financial year 2023-24. Hembram said the Department of Mission Shakti has transformed the lives ...
Read More »S.S. Dubey takes charge as new Controller General of Accounts
NEW DELHI 6/3/23: S.S. Dubey took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Monday. Dubey is the 28th officer to hold the position of CGA.“Dubey, a 1989-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, is appointed by the Government of India as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) with effect from 6th March, 2023. Prior to taking charge ...
Read More »Ministry of Ayush invites applications/nominations for Prime Minister’s Awards for the Yoga 2023
Newdelhi:6/3/23:Ministry of Ayush has invited applications/nominations for Prime Minister’s Awards for the Yoga 2023. This award recognizes exemplary contribution towards the development and promotion of Yoga both at national and international level. The two National awards will be given to entities of Indian origin and two International awards will be given to entities of Indian/foreign origin. Winners will be announced ...
Read More »Centre issues guidelines to Ensure Safety in Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Newdelhi:6/3/23:The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has recently published new guidelines aimed at enhancing safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. The guidelines, known as ‘IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods — Guidelines’, have been formulated under the Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01, of BIS, and are expected to set a new ...
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