Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced deep concerns regarding the perceived threat to Odia pride and language. · The Prime Minister’s remarks come at a critical juncture when the essence of Odia identity faces challenges, necessitating concerted efforts to preserve and promote it. · Amid discussions on the BJP’s relationship with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Modi…
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has refuted claims made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding the Election Commission’s supposed ban on its Lok Sabha campaign song, ‘Jail Ka Jawab, Vote Se Denge’. Contrary to AAP’s assertions, the poll body clarified that it has requested the party to make necessary changes to adhere to…
PM Modi launched a blistering attack on Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Party (TMC). · PM Modi likened the TMC to a party steeped in nefarious activities, asserting that while the party may indulge in scams, it is the people of Bengal who bear the brunt of the consequences. · At the heart of PM Modi’s address was…
Odisha braces for an extended bout of scorching heat until the second week of May, warns the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). · Despite fervent prayers for relief in the form of thunderstorms, the relentless heatwave shows no sign of abating. · According to IMD scientist, the heatwave is expected to persist from May 3 to May 9,…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a significant diplomatic mission to Beijing. · During the extensive five-and-a-half-hour talks with China’s top diplomat Blinken expressed U.S. concerns regarding China’s assistance to Russia’s defense industry. · This critical dialogue, which encompassed a spectrum of contentious issues ranging from Taiwan and the South China Sea to trade imbalances….
BJP’s national President JP Nadda and Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi, prepare to descend upon the state, heralding a flurry of campaign activities, on April 28. · Nadda’s itinerary unfolds with a public gathering scheduled in Berhampur and in Nabarangpur thereafter. · Rahul Gandhi’s foray into Odisha’s political arena symbolizes the Congress’s concerted bid to reinvigorate its electoral…
The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation has initiated the crucial survey work for the transformative Bhubaneswar Metro Railway project. · In a concerted effort encompassing diverse stakeholders, specialized teams comprising members from various authorities and other pertinent entities it undertook a comprehensive survey along the proposed route. · The ambitious 26-kilometer metro railway line, envisaged to seamlessly connect…
As the democratic process unfolds in Odisha, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a crucial notification for the second phase of voting scheduled on May 20, 2024. Here are the key details regarding the upcoming electoral exercise in the state: Overview of Electoral Phases in Odisha The first phase of voting in Odisha…
Cracking the JEE Main with an impressive 99.997 percentile, Anvesh Subham Pradhan emerges as Odisha’s top performer, showcasing a blend of academic prowess and disciplined lifestyle. A Rising Star in Academia and Beyond Anvesh Subham Pradhan, a student of DAV Chandrasekharpur in Bhubaneswar, has not only clinched the title of Odisha’s JEE Main topper but…
In a landmark legal battle challenging India’s amended IT rule, WhatsApp has issued a stern warning to the Delhi High Court. · It said ‘if compelled to breach message encryption, the platform will cease operations in the country’. · At the heart of the dispute lies Rule 4(2) of the Information Rules, 2021, which mandates social media…
