Gujarat, Apr 24 (BNP): The Deendayal Port Authority has initiated discussions with global logistics major DP World to develop the proposed Tuna-Tekra terminal, a move expected to enhance capacity and efficiency at the Kandla port ecosystem. According to officials familiar with the matter, the talks are part of a broader effort to modernize infrastructure and position Kandla as a more competitive logistics hub on India’s…
Record Voter Turnout in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu; CEC Hails Historic Participation
Apr 24 (BNP): The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, has lauded the voters of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for recording the highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, describing it as a historic milestone in India’s democratic journey. According to the Election Commission of India, Tamil Nadu registered an impressive voter turnout of 84.69%, while West Bengal (Phase I) recorded a remarkable 91.78%. Both figures surpass…
Rourkela Airport Expansion Planned: 278 Acres from RSP and 44 Acres Private Land Required
Bhubaneswar, April. 24: At present, the Rourkela Airport has been developed over an area of 140 acres. For its expansion, an additional 278 acres of land from Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) and 44 acres of private land are required. However, vacating the RSP land and rehabilitating the local residents will take a considerable amount of time.According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted by the…
DGP Felicitates 68 Police Officers and Lawyers for Outstanding Service and Contributions
Cuttack: April. 24:A special felicitation ceremony was organized by the Odisha Police to recognize the successful implementation of new laws in the state and significant achievements in conviction rates. The event was held at the R.K. Padhi Memorial Hall at the police headquarters in Cuttack.The Director General of Police, Y. B. Khurania, attended as the chief guest and honored 68 police officers and government lawyers.List…
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0 (UrbanBandhu) Targets 90percent Urban Housing Coverage by 2029
Bhubaneswar, April. 24: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (UrbanBandhu) aims to provide permanent (pucca) houses to 90percent of urban families by 2029.Under this scheme:Special assistance will be given to economically weaker sections (EWS).For landless citizens, around 50 acres of government land will be identified every year.This initiative is designed to help urban poor and landless families achieve their dream of owning a permanent…
Discipline is the Key to Progress in Student Life, Says Rayagada MLA
Rayagada, April 24: The annual function “Srujan–2026” was celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Rayagada Autonomous College.On this occasion, Rayagada MLA Kadraka Appalaswamy attended as the chief guest. The event was also graced by College Principal Dr. Saraswati Ray and P.G. Council Chairman P. Arun Kumar.The कार्यक्रम began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the guests. In her address, Principal Dr. Saraswati…
Odisha to Recruit 45,000 New Teachers, Says Chief Minister
Bhubaneswar, April 24: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that teachers not only impart education but also shape the character of students and guide them towards the right path in life. He made this statement while attending the centenary celebration of Chandrasekhar Government High School at Bodapalasa as the chief guest.On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced a grant of ₹3 crore for the infrastructure…
Chief Minister Holds Meeting with Primary Teachers, Assures Resolution of Their Long-Pending Demands
Bhubaneswar, April 24: Members of the Primary Teachers’ Association, who were protesting at Lower PMG, met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to present their demands.During the meeting, the teachers raised two key demands:Upgradation of their posts to Level-9, with a basic salary of ₹35,400Inclusion of their contractual service since 2001 into regular service, along with provision of notional incrementsThe association also submitted a formal memorandum…
Former MLA Sadhu Nepak Returns to Congress Party, Strengthening Regional Leadership
Bhubaneswar:April. 24: Former Bargarh MLA Sadhu Nepak rejoined the Indian National Congress on Saturday, along with hundreds of his supporters. He formally joined the party at Congress Bhavan in the presence of senior leaders, including PCC President Bhakta Charan Das and Odisha co-incharge Jetta Kusum Kumar.The joining ceremony was conducted by Media Cell Chairman Aravind Das, who briefed the gathering about Nepak’s political background and…
Rs 500 Crore Barrage Project Under Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Construction Quality and Standards
Kothar, April 24: Concerns are growing among local residents over the quality of construction work in the Kochila Barrage project being built at a cost of Rs 500 crore in Dhamnagar block.The project, located under Arjunpur Panchayat, is being constructed on the Baitarani River. Recently, about 150 feet of the left embankment at Mamdula collapsed, raising serious safety concerns for nearby villages such as Mamdula, Daspari,…