New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at supporting workers, particularly those in the unorganized sector, the Central Government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). This adjustment is set to help workers manage the rising cost of living and will come into effect on October 1,…
Bhubaneswar: Representatives from the Royal Indian Company met with Deputy Chief Minister cum Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday to discuss the potential use of solar-powered pumps to improve irrigation facilities across Odisha. During the meeting, the company’s representatives highlighted the benefits of portable…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been awarded the second position for its outstanding performance in activities organized during World No Tobacco Day 2024. The recognition was part of a national evaluation conducted by the National Resources Centre for Oral Health and Tobacco Cessation, based at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, under the aegis of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has granted habitat rights over forests to the Mankidia community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) known for their traditional skills in rope making and monkey trapping. This decision aims to safeguard the cultural heritage and livelihoods of one of the state’s most marginalized tribal groups. The Mankidia, a semi-nomadic Austro-Asiatic…
New Delhi: India has cemented its position as the world’s third-largest producer and consumer of ethanol, largely due to proactive policy changes introduced by the government, announced Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, at the India Sugar & Bio Energy Conference held today. While addressing…
New Delhi: The sixth session of the India-Egypt Joint Trade Committee (JTC) concluded in New Delhi today, marking significant strides in strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between the two nations. Co-chaired by Priya P. Nair, Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Yahya Elwathik Bellah, Deputy Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, visited Odisha today as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign. His visit aimed to assess the state’s performance in key areas such as sanitation, cleanliness, ODF Plus Model declaration, and waste management systems. Paatil began his tour at Suando village, the birthplace of…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, inaugurated and addressed the National Conference on the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi today. The conference, which marks a significant step in the government’s commitment to improving governance…
Moscow: The second meeting of the Russian-Indian Working Group on Roads and Intelligent Transport Systems took place in Moscow, bringing together key representatives from both nations to discuss collaborations on road construction, intelligent transport systems, and future technology-driven projects. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport and…
New Delhi: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrated its 83rd Foundation Day with a grand ceremony that highlighted its pivotal role in India’s scientific and technological progress. Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, delivered the keynote address, praising CSIR for its contributions to the nation’s development and global stature. “It is CSIR’s…
