Bhubaneswar,May 28: Under the Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme, modern infrastructure in urban areas is being strengthened, the delivery of civic services is being improved, and a more livable environment is being created for residents. The primary objective of this scheme is to build future-ready urban regions in Odisha by ensuring the inclusion and participation of every citizen.Through this initiative, the government aims to transform…
Kotpad’s Pride Naveen Achieves Outstanding Success by Securing 19th Rank in Odisha Public Service Commission Examination
Kotpad, May 28: Naveen Kumar Gupta has brought pride and recognition to Kotpad by securing the 19th rank in the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission. His remarkable achievement has become a matter of immense pride for the entire region. Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, Naveen has set an inspiring example for the youth of Kotpad and…
First Attempt Brings Remarkable Success as Kesinga’s Daughter Kanak Jain Secures 4th Rank in Odisha Administrative Service Examination
Kesinga, May 28: A wave of happiness and celebration has swept across the Kesinga region of Kalahandi district following the announcement of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) examination results. Kanak Jain, a talented student from Kesinga, has brought immense pride to the entire region by securing the 4th rank at the state level in the Odisha Civil Services Examination. What makes this achievement even more…
Grand Inauguration of Amrit Kaal Cultural Festival in Nabarangpur Showcases Odisha’s Rich Heritage and Traditional Art Forms
Nabarangpur, May 26: A two-day “Amrit Kaal Cultural Festival” has commenced at Sai Kalyan Mandap on May 27 and 28, 2026, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and organized by the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Kolkata. The inaugural ceremony was attended by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he stated that the cultural…
Global Citizen Solutions ranks 15 active citizenship programs in Global Citizenship Programs Index 2026
London – May 27, 2026 — Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), a leading citizenship and residency advisory firm, today releases the Global Citizenship Programs Index 2026 (GCP Index 2026) — an independent, data-driven assessment of active sovereign Citizenship Programs worldwide. The 2026 edition evaluates fifteen schemes across five continents through eighteen performance indicators grouped in five thematic sub-indexes: Procedure, Mobility, Tax Optimization, Quality of Life, Investment, and two cross-cutting…
NABARD Hosts Lecture on ‘Developed India 2047’ in Memory of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
New Delhi, May 27: In the memory of Baba Saheb, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office organized an inspirational lecture series on the topic ‘Developed India 2047 – Relevance of the thoughts of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar (Baba Saheb)’. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Sanjay Paswan, former Union Minister of State (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry…
EPFO 3.0 to Enable Instant PF Withdrawal via UPI, ATM Access
New Delhi, May 27 (BNP): In a major move aimed at simplifying provident fund services and improving user convenience, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce “EPFO 3.0,” a revamped digital framework expected to allow instant provident fund (PF) withdrawals through UPI and ATM-like systems. Representational image The upgraded system is designed to make PF transactions faster, more seamless, and user-friendly, significantly…
Odisha Rajya Sabha By-Election Scheduled for June 18 Following Debashish Samantaray’s Resignation
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (BNP): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the by-election to a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha will be held on June 18 following the resignation of senior politician Debashish Samantaray, creating a vacancy in the Upper House of Parliament. According to the election schedule, polling for the vacant Rajya Sabha seat will take place on June 18, while the…
NIT Rourkela Develops AI-Powered Autofocus Technology for Faster Disease Detection
Rourkela, May 27 (BNP): In a major technological breakthrough that could transform healthcare diagnostics, researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled autofocusing technology designed to significantly improve microscopic imaging used in biomedical diagnostics. The innovative system has already demonstrated promising laboratory-scale results in detecting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (blood cancer) and malaria, marking an important step toward affordable,…
Odisha Cabinet Expansion Buzz Intensifies After CM Mohan Majhi’s Delhi Visit !
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (BNP): Speculation surrounding a possible expansion of the Odisha Cabinet has gained momentum following Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s recent visit to New Delhi, triggering intense political discussions within the state’s power corridors. Though there has been no official confirmation from the state government or the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), political circles are abuzz with reports suggesting that the Cabinet reshuffle…