Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar became the vibrant hub of empowerment as it hosted the Swakalpa Sahajog ‘Small Loans for Bigger Smiles’ event, aimed at empowering nano-entrepreneurs through access to credit. This event served as a beacon of hope and inspiration, highlighting the transformative power of small loans in nurturing thriving businesses and…
New Delhi: Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a significant milestone by being conferred with the prestigious status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). This recognition, bestowed upon by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, underscores GRID-INDIA’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s power landscape. Established in 2009, GRID-INDIA holds…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at facilitating essential banking transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all banking agencies to remain open to the public on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Issuing a notice on Wednesday, the RBI ordered banks to inform the public about this special working day. The directive comes in…
New Delhi: Addressing the Summit for Democracy through a virtual mode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s unwavering dedication to democratic principles while highlighting the country’s rich heritage of democratic governance. Speaking from New Delhi via video conferencing, the Prime Minister hailed the summit as a pivotal platform for democratic nations worldwide to exchange insights and bolster cooperation.
New Delhi: In a major achievement the Indian hockey, both the men’s and women’s teams secured second place in the inaugural Hockey 5s rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday. The Indian men’s team clinched the second spot with an impressive 1400 points each. Despite finishing fifth at the World Cup in…
Bhubaneswar: Former cricketer and renowned cricket coach Ravi Shastri paid a visit to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, sparking discussions on the development of world-class cricket infrastructure in the state. The meeting between the Chief Minister and the former head coach of the Indian cricket team proved to be highly productive, with both…
New Delhi: The Government of India has taken a significant step towards combating misinformation and fake news by officially designating the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) as the fact check unit of the Central Government. In a Gazette notification issued today, the…
New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has tendered his resignation, accepted by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu upon the advice of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resignation, effective immediately, comes under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution.
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, made history on Wednesday as it recorded its lowest maximum temperature for the month of March, according to data released by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The city witnessed a maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees Celsius, breaking a 54-year-old record. Previously, Bhubaneswar had reported its lowest maximum day…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing avenues to bolster the bilateral partnership between India and Ukraine across various domains. During the conversation, the two leaders deliberated on strategies to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the two nations. They emphasized the importance…
