New Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, officially came into effect on Tuesday following a Gazette notification issued by the Central Government. The Act received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday, two days after its passage in Parliament. “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Waqf (Amendment)…
Bhubaneswar: In a continued effort to enhance railway infrastructure and passenger safety, Indian Railways will be undertaking critical track linking and non-interlocking operations at Meramandali Railway Station under the Dhenkanal-Angul section. The operations are part of the ongoing modernization work on the Budhapank-Salegaon 3rd and 4th Line Project, covering a crucial 27.28 km stretch between…
Bhubaneswar: To boost maritime education and gender inclusivity, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated 26 projects worth ₹67.77 crore across six campuses of the Indian Maritime University (IMU). The ceremony, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, also saw the laying of the foundation stone for a new Girls’ Hostel-cum-Library building…
Bhubaneswar: To empower women and deepening grassroots democracy, the Government of Odisha has initiated a state-wide restructuring of women-led community institutions under the Mission Shakti and Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM). The initiative aims to promote effective governance, ensure leadership rotation, and enhance the participation of women in decision-making roles across all levels of Self Help…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the technical arm of the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha, has earned national recognition with two prestigious awards from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at the Aadhaar Samvaad 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. OCAC was awarded for its exceptional performance as a Registrar,…
Bhubaneswar: To promote religious tourism and celebrate Odisha’s spiritual heritage, the state government has announced the creation of a “Shakti Corridor” connecting all major Shakti Peeths. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday during her visit to the revered Maa Tara Tarini temple in Ganjam. The corridor, envisioned as an…
New Delhi: In a major push towards industrial growth and economic transformation, Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, during his strategic visit to New Delhi, oversaw the signing of 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹98,880 crore, with potential to generate 67,000 jobs across multiple sectors. An additional 15 investment intents were also received,…
New Delhi: India and Israel took a major leap forward in agricultural collaboration today with the signing of an Agriculture Cooperation Agreement and Work Plan aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in food security, agricultural innovation, and rural development. The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting held at the International Guest House, National Agricultural Science…
Jammu & Kashmir: In a landmark stride toward global climate leadership, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the country’s first-ever Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre at Nathatop, Jammu & Kashmir. Nestled at an altitude of 2,250 meters, the cutting-edge facility is set to become a crucial hub for atmospheric and climate…
New Delhi: In a significant move to deepen strategic cooperation, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at South Block on Tuesday. The two leaders reviewed ongoing defence collaborations and…
