September 16, 2026

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Labour Secretary Chairs Regional Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Discusses Employment Generation and Labour Reforms with Eastern States

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Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, held a key regional consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar today, focusing on employment generation, labour reforms, and social protection for workers. The meeting, chaired by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, included representatives from the eastern states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and…

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NCGG Concludes 33rd Capacity Building Programme for Maldivian Civil Servants in New Delhi

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New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded the 33rd Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Maldivian civil servants today, marking another milestone in India-Maldives cooperation. The two-week program, held from September 9 to 20, 2024, was organized in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and is the first under the renewed…

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Swachhta Hi Seva 2024: Youth Across India Lead the Charge for a Cleaner Nation

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Bhubaneswar: The Department of Youth Affairs has launched the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign for 2024, a nationwide cleanliness drive that runs from September 17 to October 2. With the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata,” the campaign aims to instill a deep sense of environmental responsibility among India’s youth, with volunteers from the MY Bharat initiative…

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President Murmu Graces ICAR-NISA Centenary Celebration, Highlights Role of Secondary Agriculture in Addressing Modern Challenges

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Ranchi: President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, today, marking a milestone in the institute’s contributions to Indian agriculture. Speaking at the event, the President highlighted the critical role secondary agriculture plays in tackling some of the 21st century’s major agricultural challenges, including food…

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Odisha CM Highlights Achievements in First 100 Days of BJP Government

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, during a state-level celebration in Puri, marked the BJP government’s first 100 days in office by outlining the administration’s major accomplishments and future vision. Addressing the gathering, Majhi reiterated the government’s dedication to fulfilling key promises made during the election and emphasized a people-centric governance model. Majhi began…

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Odisha’s Energy and Irrigation Sectors Set for Major Boost with WAPCOS Collaboration

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at bolstering infrastructure in Odisha’s energy and irrigation sectors, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister KV Singh Deo held a high-level meeting with representatives of WAPCOS, a Central Government Mini-Ratna company, at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on key projects in power, irrigation, and infrastructure development that are…

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Odisha Tribals to Benefit from ₹79,156 Crore Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan

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Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at improving the lives of tribal communities, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan. With a substantial outlay of ₹79,156 crore, this initiative is poised to significantly enhance the socio-economic conditions of tribal populations across India, with a…

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Union Labour Ministry to Investigate Death of EY Employee Amid Allegations of Work Stress

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New Delhi: The Union Labour Ministry has announced a thorough investigation into the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant with Ernst & Young (EY) India, allegedly due to work stress. Anna’s passing has sparked widespread outrage, leading to demands for a probe into the circumstances that may have contributed to her…

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13 Blackbucks Relocated to Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha to Boost Conservation Efforts

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Bhubaneswar: To conserve wildlife, 13 blackbucks have been relocated from the Nandankanan Zoological Park to the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. The translocation is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the blackbuck population and ensuring the survival of this endangered species in their natural habitat. The blackbucks were transported overnight in specially designed…

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Union Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with Rs. 79,156 Crore Outlay to Uplift Tribal Communities

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New Delhi: In a major step toward improving the socio-economic condition of India’s tribal population, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan on September 18, 2024. With a substantial outlay of Rs. 79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs. 56,333 crore; State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore), this…

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