Bhubaneswar: A delegation from Grant Thornton Bharat, a leading global consulting firm, met Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on December 6, 2024, to discuss innovative strategies for enhancing the state’s agriculture and energy sectors. The meeting, held in the presence of Principal Secretary Energy, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Principal Secretary Agriculture…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today participated in a webinar on “Employment Opportunities for Youth in International Organisations,” organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with the United Nations India, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the University Grants Commission. The event, which attracted over 1,100…
New Delhi: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd, operating under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has been awarded the prestigious 3rd PSU Transformation Award in the “Innovative Product Development” category. The accolade was conferred for SECI’s pioneering initiative of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Supply to DISCOMs on a Demand…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of sustainable practices, innovation, and a return to organic and traditional diets during his keynote address at the Economic Times Nutriwell Conclave 2024. Highlighting the Government of India’s commitment to addressing nutritional challenges, Dr. Singh outlined a comprehensive strategy that includes cutting-edge research, public-private partnerships,…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance accountability and ensure quality in the construction and maintenance of National Highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a comprehensive performance assessment and rating system for concessionaires involved in highway development and upkeep. Under this new system, concessionaires will be evaluated every six months,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a thrilling 0-0 draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) clash at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday night, with both teams displaying strong defensive performances. The draw took Odisha FC’s points tally to 16 from 11 matches, keeping them in fourth place on the ISL standings, behind…
New Delhi: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, organized a comprehensive workshop today at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi to improve understanding of the Inland Vessels (IV) Act, 2021, and its associated rules. The event aimed to clarify key provisions of the Act and…
New Delhi: India and Slovenia have taken a major step towards enhancing their scientific and technological collaboration with the finalization of the Programme of Cooperation (PoC) for the period 2024–2029. The PoC, which was discussed and agreed upon during a meeting between Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh and Slovenian…
Bhubaneswar: Gold deposits have been identified in Odisha’s Deogarh and Keonjhar districts, with further exploration underway to assess their potential, Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the state Assembly on Thursday. The Minister revealed that the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has completed G-2 level exploration in the Adas-Rampalli area of Deogarh, which…
Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, is set to inaugurate the newly constructed East Side Station Entry at Cuttack Railway Station during his visit to Odisha today. The new East Side Station Building has been designed to provide seamless access for passengers directly from the National…
