The ECI ordered the transfer of Sujata R. Karthikeyan, IAS, wife of powerful BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from the post of Secretary to the Mission Shakti Department of Odisha. · According to reports in the national media, Ms Karthikeyan, has been ordered to be transferred to a non-public dealing department with immediate effect. · Earlier the BJP…
40 Posts, 223 Hired: Lt Governor’s Big Crackdown on Delhi Women Panel. · The Lieutenant Governor’s office, citing breaches of the Delhi Commission for Women Act, revealed that these appointments were made without the requisite approval. · Furthermore, the order highlights disparities in the emoluments of some incumbents, pointing to arbitrary and substantial increases in salaries without…
Pandian took voluntary retirement to join BJD last year · Pandian denies being Naveen Patnaik’s political successor · Central to Pandian’s narrative is the recognition bestowed upon him by the people of Odisha, who perceive him as a dedicated emissary of Patnaik’s ethos of governance. · Pandian reaffirms his allegiance to serving as an instrument of Patnaik’s leadership,…
To ensure a safe mating season for saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has imposed a three-month ban on entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park. · According to the Assistant Conservator of Forests, the ban will be in force from May 1 to July 31. · the noise of mechanised boats transporting tourists and Forest Department officials…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up to invigorate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in Odisha with twin rallies scheduled in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6. With the state’s first phase of polls looming on May 13, Modi’s visit aims to galvanize support for BJP candidates across Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies. Modi’s itinerary…
BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination for the Hinjili assembly segment for the successive 6th time at the Sub-Collector office, Chatrapur in Ganjam district. · Before filing his papers, the chief minister offered prayer at the Taratarini temple, presiding deity of the district. · 5T Chairman VK Pandian,along with other veteran BJD leaders…
As the sun beats down relentlessly, Odisha finds itself in the grip of an intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented heights. · The mercury has surged to a staggering 46 degrees Celsius, marking the highest maximum temperature recorded thus far on Tuesday. · The IMD reports that this is the first time this season that…
The District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer of Haridwar has taken a decisive step by filing a criminal complaint against Divya Pharmacy, and Patanjali Ayurved Limited. · The Uttarakhand licensing authority has suspended the manufacturing licenses of 14 products made by Patanjali’s Divya Pharmacy for repeatedly publishing misleading advertisements about their efficacy. · The Indian Medical Association has…
Political parties in Odisha using ‘Reels’, ‘Shorts’ to tap young voters. · The major political parties- the BJP, BJD and Congress- are now flooding social media platforms with short videos like – Reels & Shorts. · In a departure from traditional campaign methods, these parties are embracing bite-sized video content to deliver their messages effectively and capture…
Several major business conglomerates are vying for the opportunity to develop the proposed international airport in Puri. · Adani Group, renowned for its significant presence in airport operations across various Indian cities, expressed keen interest in spearheading the development of the Puri airport. · The envisioned Sri Jagannath International Airport is slated to have a phase-1 capacity…
