Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at fostering inclusive growth for students with disabilities in Odisha. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes…
Nalanda: The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, will host a two-day international conference on the life and legacy of Guru Padmasambhava on August 28-29, 2024, in Nalanda. Also known as Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, a revered figure in Buddha Dhamma, played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism across the Himalayan region in…
Kochi: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Mrs. Shashi Tripathi, President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), made his maiden visit to the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi after assuming command of the Indian Navy. The visit was marked by significant engagements and interactions aimed at…
Malaga, Spain: The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar, commanded by Captain MR Harish, docked at the port of Malaga on August 25, 2024, for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation between India and Spain. This visit is a significant step toward deepening the longstanding relations between the two nations, which…
Mumbai: In a move aimed at enhancing cooperative management in the fisheries sector, the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE) and the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 26, 2024. This partnership is a crucial step towards realizing the vision of establishing 2 lakh Primary…
Visakhapatnam: In a strategic move to secure the supply of essential hydraulic and lubricating oils, the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for a five-year period from 2024 to 2029. The agreement ensures uninterrupted supply of oils…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi-led government in Odisha has announced a major employment drive, “Nikujkti Mela,” to fill vacant positions in various departments starting in September. According to sources, at least 35,000 vacant posts will be filled in the first phase of this drive, with Chief Minister Majhi likely to distribute appointment letters to 22,000 new…
Bhubaneswar: In a worrying revelation, five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are among the dozens globally at risk of disappearing by 2050 due to the impacts of climate change, according to recent media reports. The sites include Khangchendzonga National Park, the Sun Temple in Konark, Keoladeo National Park, Sundarbans National Park, and the Churches…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has officially released guidelines for the highly anticipated Subhadra Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at empowering women. The first installment of the financial assistance under the scheme will be distributed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, coinciding with his birthday. According to the Women & Child Development Department, the…
Bhubaneswar: Adani Green Energy Group has shown keen interest in setting up a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Birigarh, Nayagarh, Odisha, to boost the state’s renewable energy production. The proposal was brought up during a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo at Lok Seba Bhavan on Monday, where Adani’s senior…
