India Strengthens Global Agricultural Ties Through Bilateral Meetings at G20 Agriculture Ministerial in Brazil

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…

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Indian Navy Revives Maritime Heritage with Global Circumnavigation by Women Officers

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…

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International Visionaries Explore Investment Opportunities in Odisha’s Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors

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…

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Odisha Pioneers Blue Economy Innovations at Global Bio-India 2024

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…

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India Advocates for Cultural Empowerment at 9th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting

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…

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Odisha Govt Declares Holiday on September 17 for Launch of Subhadra Yojana by PM Modi

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…

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IndiaOne Air Adds Sunday Flights from Utkela to Bhubaneswar, Enhancing Travel Flexibility

Bhubaneswar: Private flight operator IndiaOne Air has announced the addition of Sunday flights on its Utkela-Bhubaneswar route, offering passengers increased travel flexibility. The revised schedule, effective from September 15, 2024, will now operate on Sundays in addition to the existing services on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The outbound flight from Utkela to Bhubaneswar will depart…

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Celebrates 75 Years of Hindi as Official Language at Rajbhasha Sammelan

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, marked the 75th anniversary of Hindi as India’s official language during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Official Language and the 4th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan. Held in New Delhi, the event celebrated Hindi’s journey, with Shah releasing a Diamond Jubilee Special Issue of…

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Odisha Renames ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ as ‘Panchasakha Sikhya Setu’ with Rs 332 Crore Outlay

Bhubaneswar: In a major revamp of its education sector initiatives, the Odisha government officially renamed the ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ as ‘Panchasakha Sikhya Setu’ on Saturday, with a proposed budgetary outlay of Rs 332 crore. The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha made the announcement, with instructions to the State Project Director, OSEPA-cum-Member Secretary, to…

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India Emphasizes Sustainable Agricultural Development at G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting

Cuiabá, Brazil: Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, alongside Ambassador of India to Brazil Suresh Reddy and Joint Secretary (NRM), Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, participated in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held in Cuiabá, Brazil, from September 12-14, 2024. In his address at the meeting, Ram Nath…

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