Bhubaneswar:22/10/24: Retired IPS officer Lalit Das has been appointed as the Chairman of Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), it was officially announced on Tuesday Das, who was an Odisha cadre IPS officer of 1992-batch, served as Chief of Human Rights Protection Cell (HRPC) of the state police. Promoted to the rank of Special DG of Police in March 2024, ...
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Odisha Chief Secretary chaired a secretary-level meeting to review the state’s preparedness for cyclone ‘Dana’
Bhubaneswar:22/10/23: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Tuesday chaired a secretary-level meeting to review the state’s preparedness to deal with the impending cyclone ‘Dana’. The meeting was attended by Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department and Special Relief Commissioner; Surendra Kuma, Additional Chief Secretary, PA&PG Department; G. Mathivathanan, ...
Read More »IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in seven districts of Odisha
Bhubaneswar:22/10/24: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in seven districts of Odisha as Cyclone Dana nears the coast. The districts under the red alert include Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Cuttack, and Jagatsinghpur. The cyclone is expected to make landfall on October 24, bringing with it severe weather conditions. IMD officials have warned ...
Read More »SAIL receives prestigious SHRM HR Excellence Awards
New Delhi:22/10/24: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been awarded SHRM – HR Excellence Awards for ‘Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity’ and ‘Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce’ categories at the prestigious SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 held in New Delhi, recently. The awards are a testimony to the pioneering HR practices and initiatives being undertaken across SAIL, ...
Read More »Get Set Go … for the Film Fiesta in Goa!
As November comes with a festive spirit, we invite you to be part of the annual festival of films – the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) – scheduled to be held from 20th to 28th November 2024 in Panaji, Goa. It is here that film lovers from around the globe gather to celebrate the joy of cinema by the magnificent backdrop ...
Read More »A Historical Milestone, a Step Towards Responsible Coal Mining: Issuing of Mine Closure Certification
Newdelhi:22/10/24:Ministry of coal announces a significant achievement in sustainable mining practices with the issuance of final mine closure certificates for the Pathakhera Area of M/s WCL. It marks a major step forward in environmental rehabilitation efforts within the coal mining sector. The event was graced by the presence of Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri ...
Read More »Russia-Ukraine Conflict Should Be Resolved Peacefully :Narendra Modi
Newdelhi:22/10/24:Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit this afternoon. During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s stance that Russia-Ukraine conflict should be resolved peacefully. He said New Delhi fully supports the early return of peace and stability with a priority on humanitarian ...
Read More »President Droupadi Murmu Confers 5th National Water Awards; Odisha Bags First Prize In State Category
New Delhi:22/10/24: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the fifth National Water Awards in New Delhi today (October 22, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that water is a basic necessity and a fundamental human right for every individual. A clean and prosperous society cannot be built without ensuring access to clean water. The unavailability of ...
Read More »Odisha Government has announced a three percent increase in DA for state government employees
Bhubaneswar:21/10/24:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a three percent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees. As a result, the DA of government employees increased from 50 percent to 53 percent. It will come into effect on a rolling basis from July 2024. This increased dearness allowance will be available in cash form in this October ...
Read More »Visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances
Newdelhi:21/10/24:The visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha was postponed on Monday due to unavoidable circumstances. Her visit was planned from 23rd to 25th October, covering Bangriposi, Uparbeda, Rairangpur, Puri, and Bhubaneswar. An official communique from the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the President announced the postponement of the President’s scheduled visit to Odisha.According to the previously released schedule, ...
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