India Pak Ceasefire Confirmed
New Delhi: Following a period of heightened tensions and cross-border military exchanges, India and Pakistan have officially confirmed a mutual agreement to a "full and immediate ceasefire" effective from today, Saturday, May 10, 2025. The announcement comes after a statement made earlier in the day by Donald J Trump, President United States, claiming that the two nations had come to...
Trump Announces India, Pakistan Ceasefire
New Delhi: Donald J Trump, President of United States stated on a social media platform that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire." The post read: "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations...
State On High Alert
Bhubaneswar: In light of the ongoing military conflict with neighbouring Pakistan, Odisha is on high alert, with security significantly heightened across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level meeting today to review the security situation and preparedness. Minister Revenue & Disaster Management Suresh Pujari attended the Meet. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Additional...
Urban Mantra For Mandarins
Bhubaneswar: Ten IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch, recently allotted to the Odisha cadre, on 9 May visited the Department of Housing & Urban Development as part of their ongoing orientation programme. The visit provided the young administrators with valuable first-hand experience of the department's pivotal role in driving urban development across the state. The trainee officers received a...
State Ensures Students Safe Return
Bhubaneswar: At least 46 students hailing from Odisha have been safely evacuated from Jammu and Kashmir following the recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan. The successful return of these students was facilitated by the active support and prompt action of the State Government. Once information reached at State Headquarters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked officials to take...
PM Chairs Security Meet
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level security meeting at his official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on reviewing the prevailing security scenario and strategizing for future challenges. Key figures attending the crucial meeting included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)...
India Neutralizes Pak Drones
New Delhi: In a brazen act of escalation, multiple armed drones from Pakistan were detected and subsequently destroyed by Indian air defence units near Khasa Cantt, Amritsar, earlier today. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5:00 AM, marks a concerning continuation of hostile activities along India's western border. According to X Post of Indian Army, the enemy drones were spotted...
32 Airports Closed
New Delhi: Air travelers in northern and western India are advised to brace for potential disruptions as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and aviation authorities have announced the temporary closure of 32 airports for all civil flight operations. The shutdown is scheduled to be effective from May 9th to May 14th, 2025, extending until 0529 IST on May...
IAS IPS Leave Cancelled
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken decisive action by canceling the leaves of all Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs), District Magistrates (DMs), and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers with immediate effect. This directive comes in response to an ongoing "war-like situation" prevailing in the state, although the specifics of this situation were not detailed in the official orders. Separate orders were...
Ekamra Kids’ Summer Of Wow!
Bhubaneswar: Ekamra Vatika's summer camp is proving to be a hub of engaging and innovative activities for young minds. Summer Camp started on 5 May is fun filled.Recently, the campers embarked on fascinating journeys into both the prehistoric past and the vibrant world of birds, sparking curiosity and creativity at every turn. One exciting day saw the children take a...