Bhubaneswar: To empower cooperatives and bolster cooperative societies in rural areas, a two-day national review meeting organized by the Ministry of Cooperation concluded successfully today. The meeting was inaugurated by Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary of the Odisha Government, with Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, in attendance as a distinguished guest….
Cuttack: The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Cuttack, Jagmohan Meena, a 2013 batch IPS officer, has pledged to maintain law and order as a top priority during the upcoming festive season. Meena, who previously served as the Superintendent of Police in Ganjam, assumed office on Tuesday and outlined his plans to ensure…
New Delhi — Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the exhibition titled “Sushasan aur Abhilekh” (Good Governance and Records) today at the National Archives of India, located on Janpath, New Delhi. The minister reviewed the records on display and discussed the conservation system of archival materials in a dedicated meeting. During…
Bandar Abbas, Iran:The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, has arrived at the port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran, as part of a long-range training deployment in the Persian Gulf. This visit marks a significant step in enhancing maritime cooperative engagement and fostering mutual understanding…
New Delhi: The Military Nursing Service (MNS) marked its 99th Raising Day today with a ceremony filled with solemnity and pride. Major General Ignatius Delos Flora, Additional Director General of Military Nursing Services, honored the occasion by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, accompanied by senior MNS officers and esteemed veterans. The day’s celebrations…
New Delhi: In a major step toward advancing India’s electric mobility sector, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. Announced on September 11, 2024, the scheme comes with a financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore, spread over two years, aimed…
Nubra Valley, Ladakh: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again demonstrated its commitment to ensuring food safety across the country through its “Food Safety on Wheels” (FSW) initiative. In a landmark effort, FSSAI launched a food safety awareness campaign in Nubra Valley, located at an elevation of 17,582 feet via Khardung…
Bhopal: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, organized a two-day Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) knowledge-sharing workshop from September 30 to October 1, 2024, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The event focused on two key areas: School-to-Work Transition and Strengthening the Assessment System. Inaugurated by Uday Pratap Singh, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: A male leopard, responsible for the death of two individuals and the injury of another in Nuapada district in 2023, has been transferred for public display at Sambalpur Zoo under the Hirakud Wildlife Division. The leopard, aged about 7-8 years, was captured on November 5, 2023, and brought to the rescue center in Sambalpur…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has selected renowned biotechnologist and conservationist Dr. Siddharth Pati as the recipient of the prestigious Biju Patnaik Wildlife Conservation Award 2024 for his exceptional contribution to the conservation of horseshoe crabs. The announcement was made by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change. Dr. Pati will share the award with…
