Koraput: Due to the effects of summer storms and seasonal “Kal Baisakhi” winds, Lakshmipur block under Koraput district experienced a one-hour-long spell of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and hail, which disrupted daily life in the entire region. The downpour, which began suddenly in the afternoon, was so intense that it disrupted power supply and caused water to overflow onto roads. Drains became clogged,…
CRCC Highlights Student Progress and Teaching Innovations at PTM
Papadahandi,: As per the directive of the Mass Education Department, Babulaal Sagar, the Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) of the Semala Cluster under Papadahandi block, visited various schools and participated in the parents-teachers meeting held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with the aim of promoting effective communication and collaboration. He attended meetings at several schools including Government Primary School Dumuripadar, Bhaira Pujari Guda, Paika Katara,…
India to Bolster Air Defense with Acquisition of World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jets
New Delhi: As China continues to strengthen its air force, concerns are rising among experts about the gradual decline in the number of combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force. In response, the Government of India has reportedly decided to purchase an additional 40 Rafale fighter jets from France. The deal is expected to be conducted on a government-to-government (G2G) basis. According to reports, the…
Tragic Accident: Unidentified Person Dies After Falling From Bike
Koraput : An unidentified person reportedly died after falling off a bike on a hilly road stretch between Kaliaamba and Dengaguda village under the jurisdiction of Dasmantpur Police Station in Koraput district. The incident occurred yesterday evening, but villagers noticed the body this morning and immediately informed the Dasmantpur Police Station via phone. Upon receiving the information, the IIC (Inspector-in-Charge) and other police personnel rushed to…
State Government Orders Immediate Closure of All Schools and Colleges Amidst Emergency
Bhubaneswar: All schools and colleges will be closed from tomorrow. They will remain closed until further notice. It has also been decided to close Anganwadi centers. Food will be delivered to children at home from Anganwadi centers. The decision was taken in view of the heatwave. District administrations will strictly monitor the situation.
UPSC CSE 2024 Final Results Declared: Aditya Srivastava Tops the Examination
Delhi: The IAS 2024 results have been declared. Shakti Dubey secured the top rank, followed by Harshita Goyal in second place. Odisha’s Ritika Rath secured the 48th rank. Other candidates from Odisha and their ranks: Debika Priyadarshini – Rank 95 Aditya Acharya – Rank 96 Deepti Ranjan Pati – Rank 164 Rashmi Pradhan – Rank 175 Neelamadhab Mishra – Rank 193 Ashutosh Mishra – Rank 198…
Asian Energy Services Expands Globally with 9.25 Million Dollar Kuiper Group Acquisition
22nd April 2025, Mumbai: Asian Energy Services Limited, a leading integrated service provider to the energy and mining sectors, has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Kuiper Group, UAE from Gulf Capital (a marquee private equity fund), for a consideration of US$ 9.25 million in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is expected to be completed within the next two months, following which Asian Energy will acquire…
ATAL PENSION YOJANA (APY) SEES 1.17 CRORE NEW ENROLMENTS IN 2024-25
New Delhi, 22nd April, 2025.As of March 31, 2025, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has surpassed 7.60 crore gross enrolments, marking a milestone in its 10th year. In 2024-25, the scheme enrolled over 1.17 crore new subscribers, continuing its strong momentum with more than 1 crore new subscribers in each of the past three financial years. The total assets under management (AUM) now exceed Rs.…
Nine Indian Banks Recognized as Global Digital Champions in Deloitte Report
22 April 2025, National: According to the 6th Deloitte Global Digital Banking Maturity (DBM) survey, nine Indian banks have been recognised as ‘Digital Champions’ among 40 banks that received the title globally. Since 2022, India’s DBM Index has grown from 43 percent to 59 percent, witnessing a 16-percentage point (pp) increase. Indian banks have observed the most notable gains in day-to-day banking (+9.8 pp) and expanding…
“India’s Digital Story Gets a Marathi Voice with ‘Atulniya’ Launch at WeSchool
India’s remarkable rise as a global technology powerhouse found a new voice in Marathi with the launch of ‘Atulniya’, the regional adaptation of Harish Mehta’s acclaimed book The Maverick Effect. The event was hosted at the Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), Matunga,Mumbai, where WeSchool played a pivotal role as both Venue Partner and Knowledge Partner. The launch marked a significant…