Mundipadar, Koraput: Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra paid a visit to the youth camp organized by Sri Aurobindo Yogalaya Trust, Mundipadar, and interacted with participants who had gathered from various districts of Odisha to take part in the programme. During his visit, the MLA toured the Sri Aurobindo Yogalaya Trust campus and met with the young participants, engaging in meaningful discussions about their experiences and the…
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi Likely to Visit Odisha’s Rairangpur on June 19–20; Major Development Announcements Expected
Bhubaneswar,June 2 (BNP): Odisha’s Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district is likely to witness two high-profile visits later this month, with President Droupadi Murmu expected to visit on June 19 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to arrive on June 20, according to sources. President Murmu, who hails from Rairangpur, is expected to visit her hometown as part of her scheduled programme, adding special significance to the…
NDTV Digital appoints Vinay Sarawagi as Chief Content Officer
June 2 : NDTV has appointed Ramarko Sengupta as AI Editor, as it reimagines its newsroom for a world where artificial intelligence will increasingly shape how stories are discovered, produced, and experienced. Ramarko brings over two decades of experience across digital, television, print, and wire journalism. Over the years, he has built and led editorial verticals that sit at the intersection of business, technology, startups,…
No Facebook, Instagram for Under-16s: Malaysia Begins Social Media Crackdown
Kuala Lumpur, June 2 (BNP): Malaysia on Monday began enforcing new regulations prohibiting children under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining social media accounts, marking a major step in the country’s effort to strengthen online safety for minors. Representational image Under the new rules, major platforms with at least eight million users in Malaysia — including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — are…
ITR-2 Filing Begins for AY 2026–27; Taxpayers Urged to Meet July 31 Deadline
New Delhi, June 2 (BNP): The Income Tax Department has enabled online filing of ITR-2 for Assessment Year (AY) 2026–27 on the e-filing portal, allowing eligible taxpayers to begin submitting returns for income earned during Financial Year (FY) 2025–26. The deadline for filing ITR-2 for individual taxpayers remains July 31, 2026. Representational image ITR-2 is applicable to individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who do…
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hails Monaco F1 GP as one of the ‘great jewels’ of world motorsport
Monte Carlo race provides a powerful reminder of what makes this sport so special – Ben Sulayem Dubai, UAE, June 2: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, says a unique combination of attributes make this weekend’s FIA Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco one of the most prestigious and iconic events on the global motorsport calendar. Ben Sulayem will be…
Odisha Govt School Students Struggle Amid Textbook Shortage, Forced to Depend on Photocopies
Bhubaneswar, 2 June (BNP): Students studying in government schools across Odisha are facing serious academic difficulties as many are yet to receive official textbooks for the ongoing academic session, disrupting classroom learning and daily studies. The problem has reportedly affected students from Class 1 to Class 6, with several schools witnessing irregular distribution of books. While some students have received only a limited number of…
Kettal at NeoCon 2026: Eames Office Pavilion Debut and 60th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago, June 2 : Kettal, the contemporary design company known for its architectural approach to indoor and outdoor environments, will return to NeoCon 2026 from June 8–10 with Kettal Workplace. Focused on the evolution of the contemporary workplace through flexible environments, architectural systems, and human-centered design, the showcase reflects Kettal’s expansion beyond furniture into a broader workplace offeringintegrating architecture, atmosphere, lighting, acoustics, seating, and collaborative…
Ananya Awasthi Becomes the First Woman Appointed as Governor’s ADC
Bhubaneswar,June 2: IPS officer Ananya Awasthi has been appointed by the Governor as the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC). Prior to this appointment, Awasthi was serving as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the UPD, Cuttack. As the first woman to serve as the ADC to the Governor of Odisha, her appointment marks a significant milestone for women in public service.
Retirement Felicitation Ceremony Organized for Rajendranath Hanudulari, Junior Assistant of DIET Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur., June 2: A retirement felicitation ceremony was held at the District Institute of Education and Training, Nabarangpur, in honor of the institution’s Junior Assistant, Mr. Rajendranath Hanudulari. Mr. Hanudulari retired from government service . The meeting was presided over by the Principal of the institution, Dr. Omkar Pattnaik. Among others, Mr. Ishwar Nayak, Deeptilata Patra, Subash Mirgan, and Debashish Mirgan were present and shared…