Puri, June 24 (UDN): In a major development in the hotel owner murder case, the prime accused sustained injuries during a police encounter in Puri on Wednesday morning, officials said. The accused, identified as Chandan Palar, was allegedly involved in the killing of a hotel owner in the coastal town.…
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Three Odias Honoured with Padma Shri, Bringing Glory to the State
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): Odisha has once again earned national acclaim as three eminent personalities from the state were conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu at a special investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. The awardees—Santali litterateur and educationist Charan…
Continue ReadingTelangana Seeks Higher Paddy Procurement Target After Record 80 Lakh MT Purchase
Hyderabad, June 23: The Telangana government has achieved a record paddy procurement of around 80 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) this season and has sought an upward revision of the procurement target along with an extension of the Custom Milled Rice (CMR) delivery timeline. Officials said the large-scale procurement reflects strong…
Continue ReadingIndia Takes a Major Step Towards Smarter Mobility with New Transport Research Centre
New Delhi, June 23: In a significant move aimed at shaping the future of transportation in the country, India is set to establish its first dedicated research centre for transportation and mobility economics. The upcoming centre will focus on understanding how people and goods move across cities and regions, helping…
Continue ReadingDelhi Government Announces Rehabilitation Plan for Eligible Slum Residents
New Delhi, June 23: The Delhi government has announced that residents living in slum clusters established before January 1 of last year will be eligible for rehabilitation, marking a significant step towards improving housing security and living conditions for thousands of families in the national capital. Under the proposed initiative,…
Continue ReadingBullet Train Project Announces 224 Vacancies in Engineering, Operations and IT
New Delhi, June 23: The bullet train project has announced 224 job openings across engineering, operations, and information technology sectors, offering new employment opportunities in India’s high-speed rail development initiative. The recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening the technical and operational workforce required for the ongoing execution and future functioning…
Continue ReadingPM Modi Calls on Young Civil Servants to Drive Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision
New Delhi, June 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged young civil servants to take the lead in advancing India’s development agenda under the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, emphasizing their role in strengthening governance and delivering citizen-focused outcomes. Interacting with probationary officers, the Prime Minister highlighted that the future of India’s…
Continue ReadingTRAI Reports 1.09 Billion Internet Users in India
New Delhi, June 23: India’s internet subscriber base has grown to 1.09 billion, registering an increase of over 6 per cent, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The growth reflects continued expansion of digital connectivity across urban and rural areas, driven by rising smartphone…
Continue ReadingInga Ruginienė Steps Down as Lithuania PM
Vilnius, June 23: Lithuania’s Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has resigned from office, marking a significant political development in the country’s leadership. The resignation comes amid ongoing political adjustments within the government, though no immediate details were provided regarding the specific reasons for stepping down. The move is expected to trigger…
Continue ReadingSree Charani Scripts History with No. 1 ICC Ranking
June 23:Indian spinner Sree Charani has achieved a major career milestone by rising to the top of the ICC Women’s T20 International bowling rankings, overtaking Sophie Ecclestone to become the world’s No. 1 ranked T20I bowler. The achievement comes on the back of a series of impressive performances that have…
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