Bhubaneswar: The 53rd convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar witnessed the esteemed presence of the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, as she addressed the graduating class today, highlighting the university’s significant contributions to education in Odisha and across the nation.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the demands of Anganwadi workers and helpers, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in their monthly remuneration. The decision, aimed at providing financial assistance and social security, will benefit approximately 1.48 lakh Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers, and helpers across the state. Responding to requests from…
Balasore: In line with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s vision for educational empowerment and development, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, visited Balasore district today. The focus of the visit was the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme, where Sh. Pandian interacted with students and distributed scholarship sanction orders. A total of 30,926 eligible students from…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards achieving financial inclusion and empowering rural communities, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 2000 Common Service Point (CSP) Plus outlets under the “AMA Bank” initiative on Thursday. The aim is to provide banking services through CSP Plus banking outlets in all unbanked Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the state. Financial inclusion…
New Delhi: The much-anticipated fifth cycle report on the “Status of Leopards in India” was released today, offering a comprehensive overview of the leopard population and shedding light on the conservation challenges faced by these majestic creatures. According to the report, India’s leopard population is estimated at 13,874 individuals, indicating a stable trend compared to…
Mumbai: Bollywood’s beloved couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, shared joyous news with their fans as they confirmed that they are expecting their first child. Deepika Padukone, one of India’s leading actresses, is reportedly in her second trimester, and the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their bundle of joy in September 2024. The…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, virtually led the handing-over ceremony of antiquities seized by Customs to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) today. The ceremony took place simultaneously at seven different locations, including Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, Guwahati,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) at Land Customs Stations (LCS) in the North East Region (NER) through a virtual event held in New Delhi today. The implementation of EDI at remote LCS is expected to streamline the movement of goods, enhance customs clearances,…
New Delhi: In a move towards promoting a people-centric governance model, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, held an interactive session with Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ officials of the Ministry at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The session aimed to involve employees in decision-making processes and gather valuable insights for effective governance….
New Delhi: India, with its vast railway network transporting millions daily, is witnessing a transformative change in food safety standards across railway stations, thanks to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative. The initiative has now successfully certified 150 railway stations across the country, ensuring passengers access safe, hygienic,…
