New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, met with a high-level delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in New Delhi on Monday. The delegation, comprising 11 officials from the AIIB Board of Directors representing nine different constituencies, along with senior management and staff, visited India as part of the…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day International Symposium on Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods (ISSFF), organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, concluded on a high note with commendations and valuable suggestions from state, national, and international participants. The event, held at Lok Seva Bhavan, focused on creating a roadmap for the promotion…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new dress code for employees in the Nursing Service Cadre, effective immediately. The decision, made after reviewing a proposal from the Odisha Nursing Employees’ Association, aims to bring uniformity and professionalism to the attire of nursing staff across the state. As per the official notification issued by the…
Bhubaneswar: The fourth graduation ceremony of the World Skill Center (WSC), a premier global skilling facility established by the Odisha state government, was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Minister of Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, graced the occasion as the chief guest, congratulating the students who successfully completed their training in…
Bhubaneswar: A series of insightful sessions in Bhubaneswar recently highlighted the state’s efforts to revive neglected crops and empower women entrepreneurs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience. Organized in collaboration with Mission Shakti and supported by various organizations, the event brought together prominent leaders, experts, and progressive farmers to discuss…
Bhubaneswar: Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Water Resources, Odisha, visited Ganjam district on Sunday to review sustainable irrigation initiatives under the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA). During her visit, she interacted with members of the Radhakrishna Pani Panchayat in Chhatrapur block, hearing firsthand about the positive impact…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing fire services infrastructure, a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has sanctioned projects worth Rs. 725.62 crore under the “Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” initiative. The funding, distributed among three states, allocates Rs. 147.76 crore…
Colombo: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) convened for the 7th Annual High-Level Meeting in Colombo today, marking a significant step in collaborative efforts to strengthen maritime security in the region. The four-member ICG delegation, led by Director General S. Paramesh, and the SLCG delegation, headed by Director General Rear…
New Delhi: The Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) in New Delhi today, emphasizing the platform’s potential as a hub for collaboration and policy innovation in the digital age. “As India emerges as the Voice of the Global South, SATRC-25 will serve as…
Vadodara: In a heartfelt tribute to the teachings and life of revered spiritual leader Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, known as Dada Bhagwan, the Department of Posts released a special commemorative stamp to honor his legacy. The release took place on the occasion of his 117th Janma Jayanti at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, with Chief Minister of Gujarat…
