Umerkote ,April 17: On the occasion of Maha Vishuba Sankranti, Hanuman Jayanti, and the Odia New Year, members of the Khodra community organized a free pana (traditional sweet drink) distribution program at the premises of Jhadeshwar Mahadev Temple.The initiative was undertaken by the Utkal Khodra Samaj, Umerkote unit, where devotees were served pana. On this auspicious day, distributing pana is not only a tradition but…
Grand felicitation ceremony held in Nandapur to honour SDC Chairman for his outstanding contribution to local development
Nandapur, April 17: A felicitation meeting was organized on Wednesday at the office premises by a multi-purpose tribal cooperative society in Nandapur block of Koraput district. On this occasion, the newly appointed Chairman of the District Special Development Council, Bhagaban Muduli, was felicitated.LAMP President Radhanath Pradhan, Director Gopal Krishna Behera, Jagannath Pangi, Gopal Matam, BJP Mandal President Harihar Behera, BJP leader S.K. Gafur and others…
AMPP to Host Webcast Highlighting India’s Role in Advancing Maritime Safety, Sustainability, and Global Trade Resilience
Two-hour session features India-based experts addressing corrosion control, decarbonization, and evolving regulatory challenges in global shipping Maharashtra, India – (April 17, 2026) — As global shipping faces increasing pressure from decarbonization mandates, aging fleets, and supply chain disruptions, maritime experts from India are playing a growing role in shaping how the industry responds to these challenges. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the…
Central Board of Secondary Education announces Class 10 Board Exam Results 2026 with 93.7% pass percentage, showing slight improvement over last year
Bhubaneswar, April 17: The Central Board of Secondary Education has declared the Class 10 examination results.Overall pass percentage in the country stands at 93.70%, while in the state it is 93.66%.Compared to last year, the pass rate has increased by 4%.Government schools have outperformed private schools.Girls have achieved a higher pass percentage than boys.Around 55,000 students scored above 95% marks.Among regions, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam recorded…
TAU Systems joins RADNEXT 2030 network to expand global access to radiation effects testing
Carlsbad, California. 17th April 2026: TAU Systems, the pioneer in compact laser-powered accelerator technology, today announced it has joined RADNEXT 2030, a European initiative coordinated by CERN that provides access to world-class radiation testing infrastructures for electronics. As a network member, TAU Systems will open its TAU Labs facility in California to European researchers and industry testers, supported by a dedicated allocation of European funding…
Himanta Biswa Sarma offers prayers at Jagannath Temple following the conclusion of Assam Legislative Assembly elections
Puri , April 17: The Assam Legislative Assembly elections have recently concluded., Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Jagannath Temple in Puri and took refuge in Lord Jagannath’s blessings.He performed special prayers inside the temple premises.A traditional priest (Kaulika Panda) from Assam conducted a special ritual on his behalf.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team extends relationship with Simulator & Show Car experts, Memento Exclusives
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has extended its longstanding relationship with Memento Exclusives, the world’s leading motorsport memorabilia specialist and expert provider of Simulators and Show Cars. This new multi-year extension will see Memento Exclusives continue to provide industry leading products for elite activations as well as a host of categories for sale at multiple price-points via the officially licensed memorabilia retail and auction platform F1®…
Odisha Signs MoU for Marine Spatial Plan to Boost Coastal Development
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) aimed at balancing coastal economic growth with marine ecosystem protection. ମେରାଇନ୍ ସ୍ପାସିଆଲ୍ ପ୍ଲାନ୍ ବା MSP କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେବାଦ୍ବାରା ରାଜ୍ୟର ବ୍ଲୁ- ଇକୋନୋମିର ଉନ୍ନତି ହେବା ସହିତ ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ ପରିବେଶର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ମଧ୍ୟ ହୋଇପାରିବ। ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ଉପକୂଳ ଅର୍ଥନୀତିର ଉନ୍ନତି ସହିତ ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ ଜୀବଜଗତ ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ ରହିବ। ସମନ୍ବିତ ଉପକୂଳ ଓ ସାମୁଦ୍ରିକ ଯୋଜନା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ କରିବାରେ…
Odisha Rolls Out New Transfer Policy for OAS, ORS; Mandatory Field Posting in First 6 Years
Bhubaneswar, April 16 (BNP): The Odisha government has introduced a comprehensive new transfer policy for Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) junior cadre and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers, establishing structured timelines and clear guidelines for postings and transfers. The policy is aimed at streamlining administrative functioning, enhancing transparency, and ensuring equitable distribution of officers across regions, particularly in underserved and remote areas. Focus on Field Postings:Under…
Chef Vikas Khanna Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People List
New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, popularly known as “Curry boy,” has been featured in the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people, marking a proud moment in his culinary journey. Khanna said the recognition is significant for India and reflects how perceptions around Indian cuisine and culture have evolved globally. He noted that a term once used in a…