Dehradun: The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has taken a significant step towards improving the lives of Divyangjan by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with six prominent institutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, chaired a key stakeholders’ consultation meeting today in New Delhi to discuss the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024. The consultation, part of a series of ongoing discussions, aimed to gather valuable inputs from diverse stakeholders to shape a…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move towards transforming the training and capacity building of government employees, the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat, signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday. This significant initiative is aimed at revolutionizing the capacity-building framework for civil servants in Odisha, marking…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Health Assurance Society (SHAS), the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, has de-empanelled five private hospitals for committing irregularities. This action is part of the government’s strict stance against fraudulent activities within the scheme, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to citizens. The five hospitals that have been…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the state, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai, to facilitate heart transplantation at SCB Medical College and Hospital (MCH) in Cuttack. The MoU was signed in the presence of Health and Family…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet approved five key proposals on Wednesday, including significant modifications to the Subhadra Yojana and measures to support farmers and enhance air connectivity across the state. In a major decision, the Cabinet approved changes to the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at financially empowering women and providing safety nets to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023, originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, due to the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana. In an official notification, OPSC authorities announced the decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of candidates, exam staff, and all others involved in…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has announced that Australia will be the “Country of Focus” at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Australia’s significant contributions to global cinema, honoring its…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today launched the retail distribution of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR. The event was marked by the flagging off of mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar, in the presence of Ministers of State B.L….
Melbourne: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, delivered the plenary speech at the Australian International Education Conference in Melbourne today. During the event, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare MP, to discuss collaborative opportunities in the education sector. The conference witnessed the participation of university heads, members of the…
