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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Delhi: In a move to modernize India’s maritime sector, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 24, 2024. The agreement was signed by Nand Kumarum, IAS, President and CEO of NeGD, and Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of IPA, in the…
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….
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…
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…
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…
