New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, called for decisive action to address the immediate realities of climate change, urging global collaboration to meet science-based climate targets. Speaking at the 6th edition of the Times Now Global Sustainability Alliance’s SDG Summit 2024, themed “Game Changing India’s Science-Based Targets…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the Kumar festival organized by the Hardurga Youth Club at Alarpur near Pipili on Tuesday evening, where he announced significant development initiatives for the region. Majhi highlighted the rich heritage of the Delang-Pipili area, known for its world-famous Chandua handicrafts and the Naga dance, as well as its…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the Marketing Season 2025-26. This decision is aimed at ensuring remunerative prices for farmers and supporting crop diversification across the country. The highest…
Bilaspur: In a landmark step towards enhancing affordable healthcare, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India, has inaugurated its fourth AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy. The new pharmacy, located at the Health Centre in SECL’s Indira Vihar Colony, Bilaspur, marks the 216th AMRIT pharmacy in India and makes…
Ranchi: Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has successfully converted abandoned mine pits into thriving fish farms, promoting sustainable use of natural resources while supporting local communities and biodiversity. This innovative initiative, guided by the Ministry of Coal, demonstrates CCL’s commitment to sustainable development and resource management. By turning five abandoned…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, underscored India’s commitment to global health and regulatory harmonization during her address at the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) held in New Delhi today. For the first time, India is hosting this prestigious event, organized by the Central Drugs…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. This decision brings a 3% increase over the existing rate of 50% of Basic Pay/Pension, aimed at compensating for rising inflation….
New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, held a comprehensive review meeting today with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) at Transport Bhawan to assess the industry’s preparedness for the introduction of ethanol and flex fuel-powered vehicles. During the meeting, Gadkari highlighted the importance of transitioning from fossil…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring transparency and addressing farmers’ concerns during the Kharif paddy procurement season, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that each Minister will be assigned to oversee one or two districts as observers. This initiative was announced during a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department has emphasized setting up at least 50 nature camps in each panchayat to deepen students’ connection with nature and instil a sense of environmental stewardship. At the 18th Governing Body Meeting of the Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) in Bhubaneswar, Satyabrat Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, Environment…
