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Newdelhi:17/8/25:The Election Commission today said that all parties are equal before it as it does not discriminate among political parties. Briefing the media in New Delhi this afternoon, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the Election Commission will never step back from its constitutional duty. Mr Kumar said some people allege double voting, but when asked for proof, no answer ...

Newdelhi:17/8/25:Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi today, where he interacted with undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, as well as innovators and researchers. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Dr. Vineet Joshi; Director, IIT Delhi, Prof. Rangan Bannerjee; and senior officials of the Ministry of Education and IIT Delhi were present on the ...

New Delhi: 17/8/25: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 crore at Rohini, Delhi, today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister remarked on the significance of the location, stating that the name of the expressway is “Dwarka,” and the programme is being held at “Rohini.” He highlighted the ...

Bhubaneswar, 16th August 2025:As part of the ongoing “Aasa School Jiba” campaign for the academic year 2025–26, special Parent-Teacher and School Management & Development Committee meetings were organized across the state The meetings focused on bringing out-of-school children back into the mainstream of education, enrolling them in age-appropriate classes, and ensuring that students continue their schooling without dropping out. Discussions ...

Bhubaneswar:16/8/25: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued draft notifications for the constitution of 12 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) in seven districts across the state. The proposed NACs are aimed at enhancing urban governance and development in these areas. Proposed NACs are: – Angul District: Pallahara – Subarnapur District: Birmaharajpur – Balasore District: Simulia, Basta – Mayurbhanj District: Betnoti, ...

Cuttack:16/8/25:The Odisha State Maritime Museum (OSMM) in Jobra, Cuttack, witnessed a significant cultural milestone with the inauguration of its refurbished Indonesian gallery today. The event was graced by H.E. Ina Hagniningtyas Krisnamurthi, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to India, and Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha. The revamped gallery, located on the right ...

Bhubaneswar:16/8/25:Sambalpur is preparing to celebrate Nuakhai, the cherished agrarian festival of Western Odisha, on August 28, 2025. Today, at the Brahmamandap Pandit Mahasabha held in Sambalpur, the auspicious timing (lagna) for Nuakhai has been finalised. The sacred Nabanna offering at Maa Samaleswari Temple will take place between 10:33 AM and 10:55 AM. Following this ritual, families across Sambalpur and nearby districts ...

Bhubaneswar:16/8/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Women and Child Development Department’s programs at Lok Seva Bhawan today, focusing on improving nutrition delivery and infrastructure for women and children across the state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for a robust Monitoring and Evaluation System to ensure high-quality production and distribution of ...

Newdelhi:16/8/25:The Festival of Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated across the country today. Devotees throng to the temples to offer prayers to Lord Krishna. Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh are fully geared to celebrate the birth of LordKrishna. Thousands of temples, including Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir, Iskcon Temple, and Shri Krishna Janm Bhumi ...

Newdelhi:16/8/25:External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the two leaders engaged in productive discussions aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, manufacturing, maritime, and people-to-people exchanges. He said they also explored new opportunities in emerging ...