Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida clarified on Thursday that linking Aadhaar with a phone number is not mandatory for online registration under the Odisha government’s Subhadra Yojana. During her visit to the Subhadra Help Desk at an Anganwadi centre in Shrikhetra Colony, Puri, Parida interacted with applicants submitting their forms for the welfare scheme….
Bhubaneswar: The 30th edition of the prestigious Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival commenced in Bhubaneswar with an enchanting Ghazal recital by the renowned singer Chandan Dass. Organized by Srjan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa, the annual festival is a hallmark event in Odisha’s cultural calendar and is set to run from September 5-11, 2024,…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal today announced the issuance of Allocation Orders for three coal mines: Machhakata (Revised), Kudanali Lubri, and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi. These mines have been allocated to NLC India Limited, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited, and TANGEDCO, respectively. Of the three, one mine is fully explored while the other two are partially…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent illegal tree felling and provide labor-based employment to marginal communities. During the meeting, Majhi highlighted the critical issue of human-animal conflict, revealing that…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the financial security and well-being of its workforce, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI). This partnership brings a host of exclusive financial benefits and services tailored specifically to the needs of ECoR’s 59,762 employees, spread…
New Delhi: The Department of Posts today held its much-anticipated Officers’ Conclave 2024, marking a pivotal moment for the future of India’s postal services. In a country with over 150 years of postal legacy, the event focused on driving transformation and innovation across India’s vast postal network, positioning India Post as a key player in the…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, today in a pivotal meeting held at the Parliament House, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. The discussions between the two leaders marked a significant step in the evolution of India-Singapore relations. In their talks, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore included a notable engagement with interns and engineers, underscoring the growing cooperation between India and Singapore in skill development and technological innovation. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi met with interns from Odisha’s World Skill Center who are undergoing skill development training in Singapore. He also interacted…
Bhubaneswar: Mission Shakti, in partnership with the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), has inaugurated a pivotal workshop titled “Training of Mission Shakti SHGs on Disaster Management” at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to empower women Self-Help Group (SHG) members with crucial disaster preparedness skills. The workshop, chaired by Sumitra Pattanaik, Additional Secretary…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, in a significant diplomatic engagement today. The meeting highlighted the enduring partnership between India and Singapore, focusing on strengthening bilateral and global cooperation. During their discussion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation for President Tharman’s fervent support for the India-Singapore partnership. The leaders…
