New Delhi: In a grand ceremony held at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhawan today, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2025, honoring distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions across various fields. At the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I, President Murmu conferred 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that a public grievance hearing will soon be conducted in Berhampur, reaffirming the government’s commitment to directly addressing citizens’ concerns. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Bhimpur Advanced (Unnita) High School in Ganjam district on Sunday, Majhi shared that the Chief Minister’s grievance cell will soon commence…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s digital ecosystem, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight prominent organizations during a ceremony held at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi. The event was graced by S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), underscoring the…
New Delhi: Gram Vikas, a trailblazing organization committed to empowering rural communities and fostering sustainable development, has been awarded the prestigious CASCA’25 Award for Leadership in Community Engagement for Sustainability. The recognition was conferred at the recently held Climate Action & Sustainability Conference & Awards (CASCA’25) in New Delhi. For over four decades, Gram Vikas…
Bhubaneswar: Mohun Bagan Super Giant marched into the semifinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Fielding an all-Indian starting lineup with the sole exception of Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, the Mariners struck in each half to secure the win. Sahal…
Vatican City: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today attended the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Representing the nation at this solemn occasion, President Murmu was accompanied by members of the official Indian delegation. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju; Minister of State…
New Delhi: In a major move to strengthen the market access for cooperative products, the Ministry of Cooperation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy Instamart for onboarding cooperative dairy and other products onto the digital marketplace. The MoU was signed by Shri Amitesh Jha, CEO of Swiggy Instamart, and Shri D.K. Verma,…
New Delhi: In a step towards adopting sustainable waste management practices, Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today visited the advanced Waste-to-Energy Plant at Okhla, managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The facility, a significant milestone in urban waste management, currently processes nearly 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) of municipal…
Bhubaneswar: The State-level celebration of “World Veterinary Day-2025” was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, with a strong emphasis on collaborative efforts to enhance animal healthcare and environmental protection. Inaugurating the programme, Principal Secretary of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department, Suresh Kumar Vashishtha, stressed the urgent need for a “One…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, proudly participated in the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela held today across 47 locations nationwide. The event, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via videoconferencing, marked the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters to young recruits joining various government…
