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…
Noida International Airport Project to Strengthen Connectivity and Boost Regional Growth
The Noida International Airport, developed with an investment of ₹11,200 crore, is set to significantly improve connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). In its initial phase, the airport is designed to handle around 12 million passengers annually, with plans for gradual expansion to meet rising demand. It is expected to ease the load on Delhi’s existing airport while offering better travel options for passengers…
House Listing for Census to Begin from April 16 Across the State; Citizens Can Self-Submit Data Through Online Portal
Bhubaneswar :Mar, 28: The Census process is set to begin in the state. In the first phase, house listing will start from April 16. This will be conducted across all 30 districts through coordination between the Directorate of Census Operations under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Revenue & Disaster Management Department.The house listing and housing census will be carried out from April 16…
Faulty Drain Construction Leads to Severe Waterlogging as Rainwater Fails to Drain Even After Light Showers
Jeypore, Mar 28: Residents of the 6th lane in Power House Colony are facing growing concerns over waterlogging after recent light rainfall. According to locals, even minor showers on Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon led to water accumulating on the road, which remained stagnant for several hours. People living in the area say that the newly constructed drain, completed around three months ago, has not…