Mumbai: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, emphasized the pivotal role of family businesses in driving India’s economic growth at the Moneycontrol Family Business Awards 2024. Addressing a distinguished audience of industry leaders, Dr. Singh underscored the importance of family enterprises in achieving the…
New Delhi: National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has officially recognized the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) as a Dual Awarding Body. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of MSDE and Chairperson of NCVET….
Bhubaneswar: On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi once again showcased his deep empathy and commitment to fostering an inclusive society. On Tuesday morning, he engaged directly with citizens, including those with disabilities, in a heartfelt gesture of support and recognition. The Chief Minister began his day by welcoming…
Bhubaneswar: A productive meeting was held today between the members of the Odisha State Kendu Leaf Organisation and Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo at the Odisha Legislative Assembly. During the meeting, the representatives from the Kendu Leaf Organisation presented their key demands and issues, with a primary focus on increasing the income of kendu…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Bollywood producer and director Ekta Kapoor met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday at his chamber in the Odisha Legislative Assembly to express gratitude for making her film, The Sabarmati Report, tax-free in the state. Kapoor thanked the Chief Minister for the gesture, which she said would help bring the truth of…
Bhubaneswar: In the past three years, 233 migrant workers from Odisha have tragically lost their lives while working in other states, Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday. Responding to a question from Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Souvic Biswal, the Minister provided district-wise data, revealing that Ganjam accounted for…
Guwahati: Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, have identified the therapeutic potential of Subabul seedpods in managing insulin resistance associated with type II diabetes. Their breakthrough study has led to the development of a marker-assisted bioactive fraction and the isolation of four active compounds from the traditional medicinal…
Riyadh: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, represented India during the Ministerial Dialogue on Finance at the 16th Conference of Parties (CoP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Addressing the session themed ‘Unlocking Public and Private Finance for Land Restoration and Drought Resilience’, Yadav emphasized…
New Delhi: The government’s ambitious Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), announced in the 2024-25 Budget, is set to provide one crore internship opportunities over five years, targeting youth across the nation. As part of its initial rollout, a pilot project was launched on October 3, 2024, aiming to offer 1.25 lakh internships in the financial…
Bhubaneswar: Over the past five years, Odisha has reported the deaths of 34 leopards and three Royal Bengal Tigers in its forests, highlighting challenges in wildlife conservation. The data was shared by Forests, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia in response to a query from Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati during the Odisha…
