PM Modi Interacts with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awardees, Encourages Youth on 3rd Veer Baal Diwas

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in an inspiring interaction with the 17 young recipients of the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar during the 3rd Veer Baal Diwas celebration at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday. The prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievements in bravery, innovation, science and technology, sports, and the arts. During the event, Modi listened intently…

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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Promises Return of Students’ Union Elections

Cuttack: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured that students’ union elections will resume in Odisha colleges and universities next year, putting an end to the prolonged suspension of campus polls. Speaking at a state-level programme organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Cuttack, the Chief Minister criticized the previous Biju Janata Dal…

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews BBSSL’s Progress, Sets Ambitious Targets for Seed Production and Farmer Empowerment

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a pivotal review meeting of the Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) in New Delhi, emphasizing its integral role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sehkar Se Samriddhi” (Prosperity Through Cooperation). The meeting witnessed participation from key figures, including Union Ministers…

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President Murmu Confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 Exceptional Children

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, honored 17 children with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today. The prestigious awards were conferred across seven categories, recognizing outstanding achievements in various fields. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu congratulated the young awardees, highlighting their extraordinary…

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RINL Wins Gold Award for Energy Conservation in Iron & Steel Sector

Visakhapatnam: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, has been honored with the prestigious “Gold Award” in the State Energy Conservation Award 2024. The award, organized by the State Energy Conservation Mission of Andhra Pradesh, recognizes RINL’s exceptional efforts in energy conservation within the Iron & Steel category. The…

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Workshop Highlights Traditional Agro-Biodiversity for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Areas

New Delhi: A Multi-Stakeholder Convention on “Reviving Agro-Biodiversity in Rainfed Areas through Traditional Varieties for Climate-Resilient Agriculture” emphasized the vital role of traditional agricultural and horticultural varieties in combating climate challenges. The event, held in New Delhi, brought together policymakers, experts, and grassroots stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for preserving and promoting traditional crop varieties….

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Center Releases Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Odisha

New Delhi: The Union Government has disbursed the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Odisha for the financial year 2024–25. This financial assistance aims to strengthen grassroots governance and bolster development in rural areas. Rajasthan has been allocated a total of Rs. 614.04 crore, comprising: Rs. 560.63 crore…

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Orissa High Court Directs Odisha Government to Modernize Police Stations with CCTV by March 2025

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts by March 31, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement. This directive was issued in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) involving allegations of custodial abuse of a…

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Odisha CM Launches 1,542 New Multipurpose PACS to Strengthen Cooperative Movement

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated 1,542 new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperatives (PACS) at a grand event held at the Convention Center of Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. This addition brings the total number of PACS in the state to 4,253, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s cooperative sector. In his…

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