18-year-old Bikash Sahu from a remote village in Ganjam district has achieved a significant milestone by cracking the JEE Main 2024 on his first attempt. · He secured a seat in Civil Engineering at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT). · After the untimely death of his father, who worked as a labourer in Surat, Bikash…
Accusations of Habitual Land Grabbing · Government Intervention and Land Transfer Suspension · NGT in 2017 ordered the government to reclaim 10 acres of land from KISS · Political Implications and Questions of Misuse of Power · No official response from KISS, Achyuta Samanta or the BJD Recent allegations have cast a spotlight on Achyuta Samanta, founder of the…
India’s Space Startups Surge 200-Fold in 2 Years, Global Share Set to Quadruple by 2030. · He attributed this exponential growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary decision to liberalize the space sector, promoting strong public-private participation and innovation. · Dr. Singh highlighted a dramatic increase in Space Start-ups, from just 1 in 2022 to nearly 200…
The Odisha government has reaffirmed its pivotal role in Indian hockey by extending its sponsorship agreement with Hockey India until 2036. · Originally renewed by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik until 2033, the sponsorship has now been extended by three additional years under the current administration. · Odisha has solidified its reputation as the epicenter of Indian…
The NEET exam faced controversy as four individuals paid Rs 40 lakh each for leaked question papers. · Anurag Yadav’s case highlights the irony: despite receiving and memorizing the leaked NEET question paper, he scored only 185 out of 720 in the exam. · The scandal has sparked nationwide outrage among students, leading to protests against the…
Amidst jubilation within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail, marking a significant turn in his prolonged legal battle linked to the defunct Delhi Excise Policy case. This development paves the way for Kejriwal’s imminent release from Tihar Jail, albeit with stringent conditions including cooperation with ongoing investigations…
The 10th International Day of Yoga unfolded across Odisha with a spirit of unity and health consciousness. · Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led a vibrant gathering at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. · The theme ‘Yoga for Self & Society’ resonated as participants engaged in sessions highlighting both personal health benefits and their impact on community harmony. · In…
In a vibrant display of unity and wellness, thousands gathered at New York City’s iconic Times Square for a day-long celebration of International Day of Yoga. · Consul General of India in New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, expressed his delight at the turnout, emphasizing the theme of ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ for the 2024 Yoga…
Bhartruhari Mahtab, a prominent leader of the BJP from Odisha and a seven-time MP, has been appointed as the Pro Tem Speaker for the 18th parliament session. · This appointment, traditionally for the most senior parliamentarian, sparks controversy, especially in Congress, calling it a ‘mistake’ by the Parliamentary Affairs minister. · Formerly aligned with Naveen Patnaik’s Biju…
In a significant development Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in a case linked to the city’s excise policy. · Kejriwal faced allegations of money laundering related to the implementation of Delhi’s liquor policy for the fiscal year 2021-22. · The court’s decision to grant bail, issued on a…
