Bhubaneswar: In a resounding display of support for the ambitious Subhadra Yojana, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida led the ‘Subhadra Swagat Padayatra’ from Unit-III Giridurga Temple to Ramadevi University Square in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Thousands of women marched alongside the Deputy CM to champion self-reliance and empowerment for women in the state. The event, designed…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declared on Sunday that he will step down from his position within the next two days, signaling a call for early elections in November. Addressing a large gathering, Kejriwal shared his decision to resign, expressing his readiness for what he termed an “Agni Pariksha” (trial by fire) and…
Tatanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various railway projects worth over ₹660 crore in Tatanagar, Jharkhand, via video conferencing. During the event, the Prime Minister also flagged off six Vande Bharat Express trains and distributed sanction letters to 32,000 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin…
Rajkot: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level regional meeting on labour reforms and employment today in Rajkot, Gujarat. The meeting, attended by representatives from five western states and union territories—Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep—focused on key…
Cuiabá, Brazil: India took significant strides in enhancing global agricultural cooperation during the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meetings held in Brazil from September 12-14, 2024. Led by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur, the Indian delegation engaged in several high-profile bilateral discussions with global agricultural leaders, fostering collaboration in key areas…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy continues to lead in preserving maritime heritage and enhancing seamanship skills through a revitalized sailing tradition. In a significant move, two women officers, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, are set to embark on an extraordinary expedition—Navika Sagar Parikrama II—which will see them circumnavigate the globe aboard…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo met with a delegation of international visionaries at Lok Seva Bhavan today to discuss potential investment opportunities in Odisha’s agriculture and fisheries sectors. The visiting delegation included Karan Patel from Switzerland, Hiten Singhvi from England, Vijay Rana from Mumbai, and Harendra Mahapatra of SAFA Foundation. The meeting focused…
Bhubaneswar: The burgeoning biotechnology sector in India is set to receive a significant boost, with marine resources emerging as a crucial component. On the third day of Global Bio-India (GBI) 2024, a technical session titled ‘Tapping the Blue Economy’ focused on leveraging India’s maritime resources for economic and biotechnological advancements. The session featured a keynote…
St. Petersburg, Russia: At the 9th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting held in St. Petersburg, Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, highlighted the crucial role of culture in global development strategies. Emphasizing its potential as a tool for empowerment, inclusion, and mutual understanding, Chawla called for placing culture at the heart of international development…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has declared September 17 as a holiday for all schools and colleges under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in light of the launch of the Subhadra Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement comes ahead of a major public event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where the Prime Minister will…
