New Delhi: In a major push towards clean and sustainable urban mobility, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. The meeting, which focused on implementation plans in Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat, signals a…
Andhra Pradesh: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, on Tuesday emphasized the vital role of Indian Railways in the nation’s identity and economic progress. Speaking after the virtual inauguration of the redeveloped Sullurupeta railway station in Andhra Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Pemmasani said the Indian…
New Delhi: As plastic waste continues to pile up in urban centres across India, states like Tripura are emerging as frontrunners in pioneering sustainable alternatives. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has set a compelling example by introducing compostable, biodegradable bags—transforming the plastic crisis into an opportunity for environmental innovation….
New Delhi: To enhance trade facilitation and strengthening scientific capabilities in customs operations, the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL), functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. This collaboration is aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday hailed the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police for setting new benchmarks in policing, community engagement, and public service. Speaking at the 17th Raising Day celebrations of the Commissionerate Police, the Chief Minister praised the force for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and efficiently managing crime and traffic…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has emerged as a national model for community-driven ecotourism, earning high praise from India’s G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant during his visit on May 21. Lauding the sanctuary’s inclusive and sustainable approach, Kant described Debrigarh as the best ecotourism destination in India, highlighting its success in blending conservation with…
Bhubaneswar: The South Asia Labor Mobility Conference, jointly organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank, concluded a two-day session aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation to protect and empower migrant workers. Representing India, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Task Force for Migrant Workers, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, chaired a high-level inter-ministerial coordination meeting today to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme. Senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and Ministry of Heavy Industries participated in the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the implementation of the PM Janman Yojana across the state, urging top officials to intensify field-level engagement and ensure timely execution of development projects in remote tribal regions. Chairing the high-level meeting at Lokseva Bhawan, the Chief Minister directed all department…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, declared the Plus 2 examination results for 2025 on Tuesday, covering all four streams — Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education. The announcement was made by School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond at the CHSE office, in the presence of department secretary and CHSE Chairperson…
