New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today addressed and later interacted with Central and State Information Commissioners at the 13th Annual General Body Meeting of the “National Federation of Information Commissions of India” (NFICI) at the Central Information Commission headquarters. In his address, Dr. Jitendra Singh lauded NFICI for its instrumental role in advancing the…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its 3rd batch of the Internship Programme 2024 at the New Delhi campus. This initiative, aimed at providing young and postgraduate scholars with opportunities to undertake research, critical studies, documentation, and dissemination of best practices, has established a platform for wider dissemination and the…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, the Directorate of Family Welfare and UNICEF highlighted Odisha’s commendable progress in breastfeeding practices. According to the NFHS-5 survey, 68.5% of infants in Odisha are breastfed within the first hour of birth, a figure significantly higher than the national average of 41.8%. The state’s rate of exclusive…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported a robust growth in its State GST (OGST + IGST Settlement) collection for July 2024, achieving a total of Rs. 2035.18 crore. This marks a 24.98% increase compared to the Rs. 1628.43 crore collected in July 2023. The cumulative State GST collection up to July 2024 stands at Rs. 8866.95 crore,…
New Delhi: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering inclusive and collaborative policy decision-making, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the leadership of Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, has initiated the second round of meetings with the recently constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs). The latest discussions focused on Satellite Communication and Internet Service Providers & Infrastructure Providers.
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The two-day conference aims to address a wide range of issues pivotal in shaping center-state relations and promoting welfare schemes for the common people.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi, at 9:30 AM today. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering, emphasizing the significance of sustainable agricultural practices.
New Delhi: On August 1, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Prime Minister of Vietnam, H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, to Rashtrapati Bhavan in a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Vietnam. During their meeting, President Murmu emphasized that India-Vietnam relations are deeply rooted in shared cultural and historical connections, characterized by…
Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department has officially mandated the use of Odia for all departmental operations, as announced in a recent directive from Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. This move underscores the department’s commitment to promoting the regional language and ensuring its prominence in official communications. According to the new order, all office documents, correspondence,…
New Delhi: The Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, awarded Sarabjot a cheque for Rs 22.5 lakh as part of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports’ cash award scheme for his achievement at the Paris Olympics. Sarabjot Singh, who earned a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event with Manu Bhaker,…
