Bhubaneswar, April 21: A significant review meeting of the Health Department was held today at the District Headquarters Hospital under the chairmanship of the District Collector. The meeting focused on improving healthcare services in the district and ensuring that all government health schemes reach the general public.Key Discussions & DirectionsReview of the functioning of:District Headquarters HospitalCommunity Health Centres (CHCs)Sub-centresEmphasis on:Strengthening healthcare infrastructureMonitoring progress of ongoing…
Partha Jagadish Kashyap Promoted, Appointed as New Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Bhadrak
Jeypore:April 21: Former SDPO of Jeypore and 2021-batch IPS officer Partha Jagadish Kashyap has been promoted. As per a notification issued by the State Home Department, he has been appointed as the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Bhadrak district.The transfer and promotion order (No. 12502) was issued on April 10 by the Home Department. The notification includes transfer instructions for a total of 9…
No Firecrackers to Be Allowed During Chandan Yatra, Authorities Enforce Strict Safety and Eco-Friendly Guidelines
Puri, April 21: Firecrackers will not be allowed at Narendra Tank during the Chandan Yatra.No firecrackers will be burst during the 21-day-long Bahara Chandan Yatra. Strict action will be taken against anyone violating the ban. Other ArrangementsAll rituals will be conducted as per tradition.Tight security arrangements have been made at Narendra Tank.The entire area will be under CCTV surveillance.Special emphasis has been given to anti-sabotage checking measures. Official…
Bar Association Elections Scheduled in Nabarangpur, Jatni, and Sundargarh on May 23, Legal Fraternity Geared Up
Cuttack, April 21: The elections of the Nabarangpur Bar Association, Jatni Lawyers’ Association, and Sundargarh District Bar Association will be held on the upcoming 23rd (May 23). The Odisha State Bar Council has decided to conduct the elections of these three bar associations, which had earlier been postponed, in a proper and systematic manner. The Chairman of the Council, Sitanshu Mohan Dwivedi, informed this through…
‘CITI Odisha’ to Take Major Responsibility for Accelerating State Development Initiatives Across Key Sectors
Bhubaneswar, April 21: A comprehensive plan will be prepared for the development of the state, and coordination will be maintained with all departments for its effective implementation. The responsibility of ensuring continuous development from the grassroots to the district level will be taken up by the State Institute for Transformative Initiatives (CITI Odisha).CITI Odisha will be established in place of the State Planning Board. It…
Severe Heatwave Forces School Closures Across 13 Districts as Temperatures Soar to Dangerous Levels
Bhubaneswar, April 21: Due to the ongoing heatwave across Odisha, school holidays have been declared in several districts. As of this evening, schools in 13 districts—including government, government-aided, private schools, and higher secondary institutions—have been closed for students.However, previously scheduled examinations will continue as planned. Teachers will still attend schools and may also be engaged in census-related duties as per instructions from district administrations. These…
Tamil Nadu Enters Election Frenzy with High-Stakes Political Moves Ahead of 2026 Polls
Tamil Nadu , April 21: With the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026, the state’s political landscape has entered a highly intense and dramatic phase.As the campaign reaches its final stage, leaders from rival parties are actively campaigning with full strength on the ground.Arvind Kejriwal was seen participating in a roadshow along with Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, drawing significant public…
President of India to Visit Rourkela for Key Official Engagements, Security Arrangements Intensified Across Steel City
Rourkela, April 21: The President Droupadi Murmuis coming to Rourkela.A carcade rehearsal has been conducted in Rourkela ahead of the President’s visit.A security ring of 45 platoons of police force has been deployed.President Droupadi Murmu will visit RourkelaSecurity arrangements in the city have been tightened.The rehearsal was conducted under the direct supervision of senior police officers.Residents of Rourkela are eagerly waiting to welcome the President.…
ITRHD Celebrates 15-Year Milestone with Rural Heritage Summit
New Delhi, April 19, 2026: The Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD) celebrated World Heritage Day with a special programme in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, scholars and cultural voices to deliberate on the preservation of India’s rural heritage, aligned with this year’s theme — “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters.” The occasion also marked 15 years of…
US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Naval Seizure; Peace Talks Remain in Doubt
Apr20(BNP): Tensions between the United States and Iran have further intensified after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a U.S. Navy destroyer fired on and seized an Iran-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel reportedly ignored repeated warnings before being disabled and taken into custody by U.S. forces. The incident marks a major escalation in the…