New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by assets, to empower startups with world-class banking and financial services. This collaboration aims to bolster the startup ecosystem by providing comprehensive support through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi listened to the grievances of around 1,000 citizens at his weekly grievance cell on Monday. The Chief Minister began the session by hearing the concerns of differently-abled individuals. Approximately 30 Divyangs from across the state submitted their issues, with Majhi personally engaging with each one to understand their…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a significant step towards sustainable waste management with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a compressed biogas plant. The initiative is expected to address the city’s growing waste challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. The biogas plant, with a capacity of 200 Metric…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has put on hold the disbursement of the fourth phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana, initially scheduled for December 25. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the delay on Monday, attributing it to the ongoing beneficiary verification process. Speaking to the media, Deputy Chief Minister Parida emphasized the…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 16, 2024). She also hosted a banquet in his honour. During the occasion, President Murmu congratulated President Disanayaka on his recent victory in the Presidential and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today emphasized the need for Odisha Police to adopt modern technology and enhance their capabilities to effectively tackle emerging criminal activities during the valedictory ceremony of the 69th Duty Meet in Cuttack. In his address, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the importance of staying ahead of criminals through technological advancements…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day State Level e-Governance workshop commenced today at the Dr. N. Sheshagiri Memorial Hall, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event was inaugurated by Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Chief Secretary of Odisha, and is focused on leveraging emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to accelerate government welfare schemes. The inaugural session showcased the creativity…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired a pre-budget consultation at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting brought together farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Associations, and representatives from various agriculture-related organizations to discuss and propose measures for the upcoming Union Budget. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan emphasized…
New Delhi: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has entered into a strategic agreement with NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDS) to integrate its Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). This partnership aims to revolutionize India’s logistics landscape by improving transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving innovation. The agreement was formalized in…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today unveiled the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF) in the capital. With a corpus of ₹1,000 crore, the initiative is designed to provide farmers with critical post-harvest finance by leveraging electronic negotiable warehouse…
