New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism is actively promoting India as a holistic and preferred global destination through various initiatives, with a significant focus on Eco Tourism and Adventure Tourism. In line with this vision, the Ministry has formulated National Strategies for both Eco Tourism and Adventure Tourism. As part of its ongoing efforts, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Tourism, through its central sector schemes ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’ and ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD),’ continues to support tourism infrastructure development by providing financial assistance to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. Recently, several projects in Odisha have been sanctioned under these schemes. Under the Swadesh Darshan 1.0…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially notified the guidelines for the implementation of ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This announcement marks a significant step towards enhancing India’s renewable energy infrastructure, with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore dedicated to the scheme, which is set to be implemented until FY 2026-27.
New Delhi: The Government of India has announced that nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 have commenced from May 1, 2024. The last date for submissions is September 15, 2024. Nominations are to be submitted online via the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in).
New Delhi: India’s external sector has demonstrated notable resilience amidst ongoing geopolitical headwinds, with significant improvements in trade deficit and a strong performance in services exports, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today.
New Delhi: A high-level delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), including Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director of the WIPO Academy, and Ms. Altaye Tedla, Head of the WIPO Academy, visited NITI Aayog today to sign a Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). The JLoI aims to build programs for…
New Delhi: India’s high and sustained economic growth in recent years is being accompanied by significant social and institutional progress, driven by effective implementation of government programmes, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24. The Survey was tabled by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today.
Bhubaneswar: In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden announced the end of his reelection campaign on Sunday, citing waning confidence among fellow Democrats in his mental acuity and his ability to secure a victory against Donald Trump. This decision leaves the 2024 presidential race in a state of uncertainty.
Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has issued a stringent directive to ensure all school buses comply with fire safety regulations as stipulated by Section 125C of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) 1989. This move aims to safeguard the well-being of students commuting by bus. The directive, issued by Sri Amitabh Thakur,…
Bhubaneswar: The Hockey Association of Odisha achieved remarkable success as the men’s team emerged as champions of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men and Women East Zone Championship 2024. Additionally, the women’s team secured third place in a thrilling encounter against Hockey Manipur. In the men’s final, the Hockey Association of Odisha showcased their dominance…
