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…
New Delhi: Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited, a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec, is set to achieve a significant milestone as it expands the capabilities of its Marhowra plant in Bihar to manufacture locomotives for export to Africa. This will mark the first time the plant produces locomotives for a global customer, positioning India as…
New Delhi: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, held a series of high-level meetings today with the newly constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs) focusing on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), and the Telecom-Electronic Ecosystem. The…
Goa: The Indian Navy successfully hosted the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024 from September 23 to 24, under the auspices of the Naval War College, Goa. This year’s symposium was held in the newly inaugurated Chola building, a state-of-the-art facility at the Naval War College. The theme for GMS 2024, “Common…
New York: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, delivered the keynote address at the “Interactive TB Vaccines Dialogue” organized by STOP TB Partnerships. Held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the event convened global experts, dignitaries, and key stakeholders to discuss the future…
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, along with 13 other Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Ministers, virtually attended the third IPEF Ministerial meeting. The discussions centered around key agreements under IPEF Pillars II, III, and IV, with a focus on enhancing supply chain resilience, promoting a clean economy, and strengthening the framework’s commitment…
