New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster quality assurance in India’s construction industry, the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), under the Quality Council of India (QCI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI). The agreement was formalized during CREDAI’s Silver…
New Delhi: To strengthen India’s position in the global gaming industry, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WinZO, the nation’s largest social gaming and interactive entertainment platform. This collaboration is a pivotal step in creating a thriving ecosystem of startups, innovators, and students…
New Delhi: After two decades of deliberations, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states have adopted the historic Design Law Treaty (DLT). India’s signing of the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and promoting equitable access to intellectual property protection. The DLT aims to harmonize…
Goa: The third edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Goa, marking another significant step in deepening bilateral defence ties. During the meeting, both nations discussed expanding their training partnerships, enhancing service-to-service collaboration, and boosting maritime and defence industry cooperation. The delegations also reviewed progress on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that the last phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana will be disbursed to eligible beneficiaries on March 7, 2025, with each beneficiary receiving Rs 5,000. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida during a media interaction. Parida reassured that all beneficiaries who have…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the state-level children’s festival, ‘Mahak’, at the Kalinga Stadium premises, calling for a united effort to nurture children as the nation’s most valuable asset. The five-day event, organized by the Department of Women and Child Development, celebrates the talents and aspirations of children, particularly those in need…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Odisha, has been nominated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) to represent India at the prestigious Affordable Housing Workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Seoul, South Korea. The four-day workshop, which began today, brings together policymakers,…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The unique fragrance of Odisha’s aromatic rice varieties has captivated visitors at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi. Hosted at the ‘Odisha Mandap,’ the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment showcased the state’s diverse agricultural produce, including aromatic rice and millet-based products, drawing significant attention from shoppers and food…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today marked the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks Limited (NAFSCOB) and the national meeting of Rural Cooperative Banks at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Ministers of State for Cooperation,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is home to 2,098 elephants, according to data presented by Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh R Singhkhuntia in the State Assembly today. The Angul forest circle recorded the highest elephant population with 779, followed by Baripada with 431, Berhampur with 177, and Bhubaneswar with 140. Minister Singhkhuntia highlighted that elephants migrate across forests…
