Bhubaneswar, May 08: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has directed the transfer of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma to West Bengal on deputation for a period of five years.Ajay Pal Sharma has established his identity as a capable and courageous officer. Previously regarded as a trusted officer of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, IPS Ajay Pal Sharma is now considered a…
High-Level Review Meeting Held at Lok Seva Bhawan Under Chairmanship of Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari to Strengthen Governance and Administrative Efficiency
Bhubaneswar, May 08:A high-level meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari.During the meeting, the Minister directed that the process of resolving all encroached land cases be completed and the correction of Column 2 in all land records (patta) be expedited.
Adani Green Energy Expands Renewable Portfolio with New Step-Down Subsidiaries!
Ahmedabad, May 7 (BNP): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced the incorporation of new step-down subsidiaries as part of its continued expansion in the clean energy sector. The newly incorporated entities are expected to focus on renewable power generation and related infrastructure development, strengthening the company’s growing presence in India’s green energy landscape. According to company sources,…
Kotia May Soon Get Degree College Under Odisha Govt Initiative!
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): The Odisha government is making active efforts to establish a degree college in the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district to strengthen educational infrastructure and support the development of local communities, a state minister said on Thursday. The announcement comes amid the state government’s continued focus on improving education, healthcare, connectivity and welfare facilities in the bordering Kotia gram panchayat area,…
Odisha to Launch 23 Truck Terminals by May-End to Reduce Highway Accidents!
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): In a major step towards improving road safety and streamlining transport infrastructure, the Odisha government is set to make 23 truck terminals operational across the state by the end of May. The initiative aims to reduce road accidents caused by unauthorised roadside parking of heavy vehicles along highways. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena on Wednesday said that nearly all construction work…
From ‘Vishwaguru’ to ‘Vishwamitra’: PM Modi’s Foreign Policy Redefining India’s Global Role!
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy approach is increasingly being viewed as a transformative force shaping India’s position in the evolving global order, with political observers and strategic experts describing the journey as a transition “from Vishwaguru to Vishwamitra.” Over the past decade, India has projected itself as a “Vishwaguru” — a global guide rooted in civilisational values, diplomacy, development…
India Women to Host Zimbabwe in White-Ball Series (Oct 2026)
Mumbai, May 7 (BNP): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has announced a packed home season for 2026–27, featuring a wide range of international and developmental fixtures across senior and age-group levels. A key highlight of the schedule is the Indian women’s cricket team hosting Zimbabwe women for a maiden white-ball series in October 2026. The…
Bay of Bengal Low Pressure Likely Around May 10; Odisha on Thunderstorm Alert
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): A new weather system is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around May 10, according to multiple global forecast models, including European weather predictions. However, meteorologists say there remains uncertainty regarding its intensity and exact movement. Initial model indications suggest the system may originate near Sri Lanka and the Tamil Nadu coast. Experts caution that the trajectory and…
Odisha Govt Introduces 7-Day Deadline for House Plan Approvals; Delaying Officials to Face Daily Fine!
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): In a major administrative reform aimed at speeding up public services and promoting transparent governance, the Odisha government has announced that house construction plan approval files will no longer remain pending for months. Applications submitted through the SUJOG app must now be disposed of within seven days, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Thursday. The announcement was…
India Set to Host Inaugural Edition of the World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, May 07: In a significant milestone for the global Yogasana movement, India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4th–8th, 2026, at TransStadia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with participation from over 40 countries. Organized under the aegis of World Yogasana, the championship will be hosted by Yogasana Bharat to bring together leading athletes from across the globe, further…