Bhubaneswar: Ramjeet Tudu, a youth from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, received special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 114th episode of the Mann Ki Baat program today for his extraordinary efforts to promote the Santhali language at an international level through digital innovation. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tudu’s work in giving Santhali a new…
Berhampur: To boost grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is set to launch five new Khelo India Centres (KICs) under the Central government’s Khelo India initiative. These centres will be established in Ganjam, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh, and Deogarh districts, covering three different sporting disciplines. The newly sanctioned KICs will focus…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation for several key projects across Maharashtra, worth over ₹11,200 crore, via video conferencing. The event, which marked a significant milestone in the state’s development, underscored Maharashtra’s growing importance in infrastructure, urban development, and women’s empowerment.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that it will release the second phase of financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana on October 9, 2024. Beneficiaries who have completed their application process by October 7 will receive their first installment of Rs 5,000. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida shared the update during a media briefing today….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the top spot in the 2024 Urban Governance Index (UGI), an independent study conducted by the Praja Foundation. This prestigious ranking highlights Odisha’s remarkable success in urban reforms, particularly in empowering local governance structures, decentralization, and fostering citizen involvement. Odisha outperformed 31 cities across the country, showcasing its leadership in urban governance…
Cape Canaveral: SpaceX successfully launched a mission on Saturday to retrieve two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) following technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft earlier this month. The latest SpaceX Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, aims to bring…
New Delhi: The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, organized a successful job fair, “Yuva Rojgar Mela,” at its Delhi office in Janakpuri today. The event aimed to provide placement opportunities for NIELIT alumni and students, with over 1,300…
Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA) in Maharashtra to the nation, marking a significant step forward in India’s industrial growth. The event, held at Auric Hall, was attended by Maharashtra’s Governor Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and other key dignitaries, as the Prime Minister joined the proceedings…
New Delhi: As India celebrates ten years of the transformative “Make in India” initiative, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today emphasized the need for the Indian industry to prioritize the production of high-quality goods that adhere to sustainable practices. Speaking at an interactive session with over 140 CEOs from companies benefiting from the…
Rameswaram: Tamil Nadu’s Sekar Patchai and Tanvi Jagdish dominated the Men’s and Women’s Technical categories, respectively, on the first day of the Palkbay Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Challenge 2024, held at Pirappanvalasi Beach. The national SUP championship, organized by Quest Academy under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, saw thrilling competition across all categories….
