NTPC Celebrates 50th Raising Day, Launches Hydrogen Buses and Advances Sustainable Technology

Noida: NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power utility, marked its 50th Raising Day with grand celebrations, underscoring its half-century of contributions to India’s energy sector. At the Engineering Office Complex in Noida, Chairman and Managing Director Shri Gurdeep Singh hoisted the NTPC flag, joined by the Board of Directors and senior officials, while employees from…

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Odisha Govt to Distribute Wheat Alongside Rice to Ration Card Holders Starting Jan 2025

Bhubaneswar: In a key development aimed at enhancing food security, the Odisha government announced it will begin distributing wheat in addition to rice to ration card holders under state food security schemes from January 2025. This initiative marks the first time wheat will be provided alongside rice to beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister…

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Odisha Govt to Launch Subsidized Bus Services to Char Dham Pilgrimage Sites

Bhubaneswar: To enhance pilgrimage accessibility, the Odisha government has announced the launch of direct bus services to the revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The service, set to begin before the New Year, aims to facilitate religious travel for citizens while offering substantial subsidies on ticket prices for pilgrims and women. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti…

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Odisha DGP YB Khurania Conducts Strategic Anti-Maoist Review in Malkangiri

Malkangiri: On his first official visit to Malkangiri since taking office, Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania has prioritized the intensification of anti-Maoist operations. Joined by DIG Operations Akhileshwar Singh and DIG (SIW) Kanwar Vishal Singh, DGP Khurania assessed the ongoing efforts to dismantle Maoist influence in the region, reiterating Union Home Minister…

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Odisha Reviews Disaster Management Funding, Focuses on Preparedness and Modernization

Bhubaneswar: In a strategic review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja led discussions on effective management and utilization of funds from the State Disaster Risk Management Fund. The meeting highlighted the need for meticulous investment and supervision of the funds allocated to key departments involved in disaster management, aiming to strengthen Odisha’s…

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Odisha’s Health Department Screens Award-Winning Films ‘Kaasav’ and ‘Nital’ to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Bhubaneswar: To raise awareness about mental health and break the societal stigma surrounding it, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Department screened two National Award-winning films, Kaasav and Nital, at the Krishi Bhawan auditorium. The screenings aimed to encourage empathy and support for those dealing with mental health challenges and to promote greater understanding of related…

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DEPwD Hosts Nationwide Awareness Programs on Prosthetics and Orthotics in Observance of International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day

New Delhi: Following the celebration of International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day (IPOD) on November 5, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has launched a series of nationwide awareness programs. These initiatives, hosted by National Institutes and Composite Regional Centers (CRCs) across India, aim to highlight the importance of prosthetic and orthotic devices…

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FSSAI Urges States to Strengthen Food Safety Measures Ahead of Peak Tourist Season

New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened its 45th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting today, urging States and Union Territories to enhance food safety measures in preparation for the peak tourist season, which runs from November through March. The meeting focused on ensuring heightened safety standards at popular tourist destinations,…

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Ministry of Agriculture Holds Regional Conference to Review Agricultural Schemes in Northern States

New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare hosted a regional conference today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to conduct a midterm review of agricultural schemes implemented across Northern States. Key officials from Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, as well as the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Delhi, gathered to assess…

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Sikkim Hosts Pioneering CME Program Integrating Sikkimese Herbal Wisdom with Homoeopathy

Gangtok: The Clinical Research Unit (Homoeopathy), under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), organized a groundbreaking Continuing Medical Education (CME) program today in Gangtok. Held at The Fern Denzong Hotel, the event explored the fusion of Sikkim’s traditional herbal wisdom with homoeopathic principles. The CME was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Sikkim’s Health…

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