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Odisha Hikes Remuneration of Mayor, deputy mayor and other Urban Elected Representatives

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given a nod to a significant increase in the remuneration and allowances for elected representatives in urban local bodies across the state. The decision comes in response to the recommendations made by the Fifth State Finance Commission and amendments in the Odisha Municipal Corporation Rules-2004 and Odisha Municipal Rules-1953….

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Odisha Government to Provide Monthly Honorarium to Padma Awardees

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 for Padma Awardees from the state. The honorarium will be effective from April 2024, recognizing the invaluable contributions of these esteemed individuals to various fields. The Padma Award, considered the nation’s most prestigious civilian honor, is bestowed upon individuals who have brought…

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Model Polling Stations to Enhance Voting Experience in Upcoming Elections

Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission has mandated the establishment of model polling stations in each constituency, following its instructions. The Chief Electoral Officer and Additional Chief Secretary, NikunjA Bihari Dhal, have directed District Election Officers to open model polling stations in every…

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Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs Engages in Global Partnerships for Tribal Development

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Secretary Vibhu Nayar, orchestrated a significant meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with UN Agencies and other global organizations. The event, titled ‘Viksit Bharat @2047 – Accelerating Tribal Development: Collaborative Global Partnerships,’ aimed to forge partnerships in key areas such as Service Delivery, Tribal Health,…

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India’s First FutureLABS Center Inaugurated by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, inaugurated India’s first FutureLABS center at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram. The “Centre for Semiconductor Chips & Systems for Strategic Electronics” is set to catalyze an ecosystem for next-generation chip design, manufacturing, and research. In addition to the launch, significant collaborations…

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Minister Meenakshi Lekhi Unveils Revamped ASI Website and Adopts Heritage Monuments

New Delhi: Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, inaugurated the redesigned website of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the National Museum. The Minister also presented Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the adoption of monuments under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0 initiative to representatives of corporate houses. This initiative aims…

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India and Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Collaboration in Information Technology and Electronics

Cairo: In a significant move to enhance bilateral cooperation in the Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology (IECT) domain, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) of India and the Information Technology Institute (ITI) of Egypt. The signing ceremony took place on March 12, 2024, in…

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