Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move to modernize agriculture, Odisha has launched the e-Chasa App and Portal as part of its Digital Survey Policy to enhance crop production and processing. The initiative, aimed at empowering farmers across the state, was officially launched today by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak…
Bengaluru: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, will lay the foundation stone for a cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) Testing Facility at the National Test House (NTH) RRSL Camp in Jakkuru, Bengaluru, today. The new facility marks a significant step in expanding India’s EV testing…
New Delhi: In a move towards sustainable transportation, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, today launched the “Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory” at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. The event brought together key figures from various sectors, including Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of PSA;…
Bhubaneswar: NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has achieved a major production milestone by successfully producing 1 million tons (MnT) of Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) at its state-of-the-art facility, reaching this landmark four days ahead of the first anniversary of its HRC production. This accomplishment underscores NSL’s status as one of the fastest and most efficient steel…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed social media platforms to comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling, which mandates the removal of all references to the name and images of a deceased individual involved in the RG Kar Medical College incident. The Supreme Court issued this order on August…
Ahmedabad: In anticipation of India Chem 2024, the 13th Biennial International Exhibition and Conference on Chemicals and Petrochemicals, the Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), hosted an Industry Meet in Ahmedabad yesterday. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to embark on a transformative journey as it nears its centenary celebration on April 1, 2036. As the state marks 100 years of its formation, the Government of Odisha has launched an ambitious initiative to craft a visionary roadmap for “Viksit Odisha@2036,” aligning with the national aspiration of “Viksit Bharat@2047,” which…
New Delhi: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the transfer of advanced technologies to Micro and Small Entrepreneurs (MSMEs). The MoU, signed at the CSIR Headquarters, aims to transfer 100 CSIR technologies to MSMEs within 100 days, accelerating innovation…
New Delhi: In a major step towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts on Tuesday. The agreement, signed at the KVIC office…
