Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, felicitated five railway employees for their exceptional dedication, vigilance, and prompt actions that ensured safe train operations. The felicitation ceremony was held at the ECoR headquarters, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of the Additional General Manager and senior officials, including the Principal Chief Safety…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R. Santhagopalan, convened a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties today at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The discussion centered on election-related procedures, voter list updates, and compliance with electoral guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent democratic process. Among the key attendees were Amar Patnaik from the…
Singapore: India and Singapore have taken a significant step towards maritime sustainability and digital transformation by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The agreement was signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary of the Ministry…
Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), hosted a workshop on “Emerging Trends in Public Data and Technology for Research and Policy” at the IIM Ahmedabad campus. This initiative is part of MoSPI’s ongoing efforts to enhance India’s data ecosystem and promote evidence-based…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance agricultural infrastructure and empowering small and marginal farmers, the Government of Odisha signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar today. The agreements focus on post-harvest management and livelihood promotion for Women Self-Help Group (WSHG) members through strengthened agricultural production clusters. The first MoU was signed between the Directorate…
Bhubaneswar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, visited Odisha today, marking a significant moment for tribal welfare and regional development. She arrived in Bhubaneswar from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and proceeded to Nayagarh, where she offered prayers at the revered Lord Nilamadhab Temple. Later, she attended the foundation day celebration of Bharatiya Biswabasu Shabar Samaj at Kaliapalli, emphasizing…
Raipur: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the silver jubilee function of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur, commending the institution for upholding the highest standards of democratic traditions over the past 25 years. Speaking on the occasion, the President lauded the Assembly for its commitment to parliamentary discipline. She highlighted its unique rule…
New Delhi: To support farmers, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the complete removal of export duty on onions. The decision, taken by the Modi government, aims to secure fair and remunerative prices for farmers by ensuring their produce reaches global markets duty-free. Addressing the media, Chouhan emphasized that the Modi…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to achieving a TB-Mukt Bharat while addressing the World TB Day 2025 summit. The theme for this year’s summit, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” emphasized a collective approach towards eradicating tuberculosis. Nadda highlighted that India’s TB…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored India’s leadership in digital public infrastructure and technology innovation at the “ET Telecom 5G Congress.” He highlighted the transformative…
