Jharsuguda:Mar, 30: A joint public grievance hearing camp was held today at the grievance cell of Laikera Block Office under the chairmanship of District Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan.On this occasion, the District Collector advised departmental officials to take public grievances seriously. A total of 36 petitions were received during the camp, out of which 24 were individual issues and 12 were related to group concerns.…
Women & Child Development Commissioner Visits Koraput, Reviews One Stop Centre, NRC and Shakti Sadan While Interacting with Beneficiaries
Koraput, Mar, 30: During her visit to Koraput district, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women & Child Development Department, Government of Odisha, visited the One Stop Centre, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre, and Shakti Sadan in Koraput. She interacted with officials and beneficiaries there.She also attended and inaugurated a district-level workshop organized under the Suposhit Odisha Mission, and held discussions with officials of the Integrated Child Development Services…
Government Announces 60 ercentSeats on Flights Will Be Free of Extra Charges, Aiming to Make Air Travel More Affordable
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 30: Good news for air passengers:No extra charges will be required for selecting 60percent of seats on flights.All passengers booked under a single ticket will be allotted seats together.Rules for carrying pets and musical instruments have been simplified.The aim of these rules is to make air travel more comfortable.These steps have been taken by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Women & Child Development Secretary Visits Malkangiri, Reviews Ground-Level Efforts with Strong Focus on Eliminating Malnutrition
Malkangiri, Mar, 30: Dr. Mrinalini Darshwal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women & Child Development Department, visited Malkangiri district today and reviewed various departmental activities.She expressed satisfaction over the effective coordination between the Women & Child Development Department and the Health Department in working towards the goal of eliminating malnutrition in the district.During her visit, she conducted field-level reviews of different schemes. The visit has been considered…
Arugula Sneha Appointed as New Head of Puri Zilla Parishad, Marking a Significant Leadership Change in District Administration
Puri, Mar, 30: Arugula Sneha, a 2022-batch IAS officer and currently serving as the Sub-Collector of Padmapur, will take charge as the Chief Development Officer and Executive Officer of the Puri Zilla Parishad, while continuing to serve as the Commissioner of the Puri Municipal Corporation.
Frequent Social Media Use Could Impact Child Development
By: Sydney Barrilleaux Newswise Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study found that adolescents who used social media more often each day tend to struggle with recognizing and pronouncing words. The new findings come just as Australia became the first country to ban children…
IndiGo Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing at Delhi Airport
An IndiGo flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, following a technical issue reported mid-air. All passengers and crew on board were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Airport and airline officials confirmed that the flight landed smoothly, and emergency services were on standby as a precaution. Passengers were later assisted with alternate travel arrangements. IndiGo…
PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹891 Crore Rail Projects in Gujarat
Gujarat is set to witness a major boost in railway infrastructure as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate a series of projects worth ₹891 crore. The initiatives include a new rail line and multiple track-doubling projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and improving the efficiency of the state’s rail network. Officials say that the new rail line will connect key regions, reducing travel time and…
Parliament Approves Finance Bill 2026 to Roll Out Union Budget 2026-27
The Parliament on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2026, paving the way for the implementation of the Union Budget 2026-27 from April 1. The Rajya Sabha returned the bill to the Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a brief discussion, during which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed questions raised by members. The Lok Sabha had cleared the bill on March 25, incorporating 32 amendments.…
India Gate Goes Dark to Mark Earth Hour 2026
New Delhi’s iconic India Gate will switch off its lights on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. IST in observance of Earth Hour 2026, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about climate change and environmental conservation. The campaign encourages people and institutions to turn off non-essential lights for one hour as a simple yet powerful gesture in support of the planet. This year’s…