New York: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, reiterated India’s commitment to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 during her address at a high-level side event at the United Nations. The event, titled “Revitalized Multilateralism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together,” was organized by UNAIDS, the Global…
New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council launched the Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) on September 24, 2024, under the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). The initiative is aimed at strengthening gender-inclusive practices in space sciences by creating a strategic leadership framework that fosters women’s…
New Delhi: To enhance public health and safety, the Ministry of Textiles has issued the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, which will come into effect on October 1, 2024. The landmark regulation introduces stringent quality standards for essential medical textile products such as sanitary napkins, baby diapers, reusable sanitary pads, and dental bibs. Under…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Steel and Mines Department’s work procedures on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for enhanced production and revenue generation from the state’s mineral resources. During the meeting, Surendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government for Steel and Mines, provided a detailed overview of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a comprehensive financial aid package for the flood-affected residents of Balasore, following the directive of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The aid aims to provide relief to families whose homes, livelihoods, and agricultural land have been damaged by the recent floods. As part of the relief package, the government…
Puri: In view of recent controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in the famous Tirupati laddoos in Andhra Pradesh, the Odisha Government has announced plans to conduct a quality check on the ghee used at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Although there have been no accusations regarding the purity of the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to Odisha’s economic landscape, the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) has approved 31 innovative projects worth ₹4,954.26 crore at its 131st meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects are expected to generate 24,162 new jobs, spanning diverse sectors and reinforcing Odisha’s position as a premier investment…
Bhubaneswar: In a proud moment for Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today felicitated the state’s participants in the prestigious WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition at a ceremony held at Lok Seva Bhavan. The event highlighted Odisha’s growing prominence in the global skills arena, as the state’s youth excelled on the international stage. Amaresh Sahu, from Deogarh…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized a key workshop on Urban Poverty Alleviation, bringing together policy makers and urban leaders from across the country. The event, held on September 23, 2024, aimed to explore innovative methods to address poverty in urban areas and pilot a new programme aimed at alleviating…
Koderma: In a significant step towards enhancing child and maternal welfare, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, chaired the “Kuposhan Mukt Jharkhand” event in Koderma today. Organized by the District Administration, the event aimed to bolster nutrition and education efforts across the state. The program featured the Poshan Oath, discussions on “Beti…
