August 8, 2026

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India Represented at CLGF Annual Board Meeting in Sri Lanka: Focus on Women’s Political Representation and Local Governance

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Bhubaneswar: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, represented India at the three-day Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Annual Board meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from June 25-27, 2024. The conference facilitated regional exchange and priority setting for ongoing initiatives in Commonwealth Asia and guided the future work of…

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Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Emphasizes Role of MSMEs in Achieving Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat

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Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, highlighted the crucial role of MSMEs in driving India’s movement towards Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat during the International MSME Day event, ‘Udyami Bharat.’ Emphasizing an inclusive and focused approach, especially in rural areas and hinterlands, Manjhi echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision…

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INS Sunayna Arrives in Port Victoria, Seychelles for National Day Celebrations and Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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Port Victoria, Seychelles: As part of her long-range deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on June 26, 2024. The visit coincides with the celebration of the 48th National Day of Seychelles on June 29, 2024. An Indian Navy marching contingent and the…

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Nandankanan Zoological Park Mourns the Loss of Beloved Tigress Sara

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Bhubaneswar: Sara, a 19-year-old tigress died after age-related illness in Nandankanan Zoological Park. Sara’s remarkable journey began when she was rescued from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18, 2006, at just five months old. She was initially reared at Van Vihar Zoological Park, Bhopal, before joining Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, on April 18,…

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Principal Secretary Evaluates Rural Development Projects in Monthly Review Meeting

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Bhubaneswar: In a rigorous monthly review meeting of the Rural Development department, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the progress of various projects undertaken in the first 100 days of the current financial year 2024-25. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards, Singh outlined the projects scheduled for completion in the next 100 days, insisting…

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General Manoj Pande Flags Off Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition to Commemorate Kargil War Victory

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New Delhi: General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), flagged off the Indian Army D5 Motorcycle Expedition from the National War Memorial today. The expedition commemorates the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the Kargil War of 1999. The flag-off event saw the presence of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, Vice Chief of the…

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NHAI Sets Up Detailed Project Report Cell to Enhance National Highway Project Standards

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New Delhi: In a bid to ensure the highest construction standards, cost effectiveness, and timely completion of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established a Detailed Project Report (DPR) cell at its headquarters in New Delhi. This new cell is designed to provide expert inputs and enable end-to-end monitoring of…

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CSIR-CIMFR Hosts CARING-2024 Workshop on Coal Gasification Challenges and Opportunities

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Digwadih: The Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has commenced its two-day workshop, CARING-2024, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in coal gasification. Held at the CSIR-CIMFR Digwadih Campus, the event brings together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the complexities and potential of gasification technology. The workshop has attracted over…

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