Raipur: The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released a Commemorative Postage Stamp in honor of Mata Karma, a revered saint, social reformer, and devoted follower of Lord Krishna, on the occasion of her 1009th birth anniversary. The event, held in Raipur, was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, along with…
New Delhi: Senior officials of the Department of Defence Production, under the chairmanship of Secretary (DP) Sanjeev Kumar, held extensive deliberations with over 50 start-ups and MSMEs to identify key challenges, explore opportunities, and accelerate innovation in the defence sector. The brainstorming sessions took place at South Block, New Delhi, on March 24 and 25,…
New Delhi: The Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, today launched the book “Ripples of Change: Gender-transformative Rural WASH Programmes in India” at an event in New Delhi. The book, a joint publication by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, and UNICEF India, highlights ten impactful stories…
Bhubaneswar: The 290th Board of Directors Meeting of Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) was held today at the corporation’s Conference Hall in Unit-8, Bhubaneswar. The meeting was chaired by Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government and Chairman of OCCL. During the meeting, the board approved the budget for the financial year…
Bhubaneswar: Youth are the architects of the future, playing a crucial role in nation-building and in realizing the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047, said Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy. She was addressing the State-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, held today at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises, emphasizing the importance of empowering…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich and diverse culinary heritage is set to captivate national audiences as Celebrity MasterChef India showcases the state’s iconic dishes for the first time. Odisha’s time-honored delicacies, including the beloved Pakhala platter and the sacred temple cuisine, will be reimagined on the prestigious culinary platform, bringing the essence of Odia food traditions into…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, felicitated five railway employees for their exceptional dedication, vigilance, and prompt actions that ensured safe train operations. The felicitation ceremony was held at the ECoR headquarters, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of the Additional General Manager and senior officials, including the Principal Chief Safety…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R. Santhagopalan, convened a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties today at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The discussion centered on election-related procedures, voter list updates, and compliance with electoral guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent democratic process. Among the key attendees were Amar Patnaik from the…
Singapore: India and Singapore have taken a significant step towards maritime sustainability and digital transformation by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The agreement was signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary of the Ministry…
Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), hosted a workshop on “Emerging Trends in Public Data and Technology for Research and Policy” at the IIM Ahmedabad campus. This initiative is part of MoSPI’s ongoing efforts to enhance India’s data ecosystem and promote evidence-based…
