New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at uplifting tribal communities, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today.
New Delhi: “In this Budget, we particularly focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs and the middle class,” stated Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today. This year’s budget aligns with the priorities of the newly elected government and introduces a comprehensive package of five schemes…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the regularisation of 1,022 Nursing Officers who were previously inducted into the General Health Cadre. The Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Department issued a circular on Monday to Chief District Medical & Public Health Officers (CDM&PHOs) across multiple districts, including Angul, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Balasore, Bolangir, Boudh, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam,…
Mumbai: Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics, has been conferred with the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement. The Olympic Order is the highest award given by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for meritorious services. Bindra, a member of the IOC Athletes Commission, is…
New Delhi: In a heartfelt announcement, veteran goalkeeper and former captain of India’s hockey team, P R Sreejesh, declared that the upcoming Paris Olympics will be his final appearance on the international stage. The 36-year-old, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth and final Olympics,…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance technical education and skill development in Odisha, Reghu G, IAS, Director of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Odisha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with L. Rajasekhar, General Manager of Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar. The agreement, finalized at the official chamber of the Hon’ble Minister for Industries,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the book “The Collector’s Mother,” authored by Bishnupada Sethi, IAS, at Lokseva Bhawan. The book recounts the remarkable true story of an underprivileged woman whose resilience and determination inspired her son to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The narrative follows the woman, born as an unwanted…
New Delhi: India is proudly hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time. The event, running from July 21 to July 31, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, is a significant milestone. The annual meeting of the World Heritage Committee is crucial for managing all matters related to World Heritage and deciding which…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reveals a transformative narrative in India’s agricultural landscape. The Survey emphasizes the burgeoning growth and pivotal role of the livestock and fisheries sectors, marking them as cornerstone contributors to the nation’s economic prosperity and farm income…
New Delhi: India’s high and sustained economic growth in recent years is being complemented by significant social and institutional progress, driven by the transformational and effective implementation of government programs. This is one of the key takeaways from the Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament today by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala…
