New Delhi: In a significant achievement for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV, from an Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30 MK-I platform. The test was carried out off the coast of Odisha. GAURAV, a 1,000 kg class air-launched…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster agriculture and improve the livelihoods of farmers in the tribal-majority district of Sundargarh, Odisha, a comprehensive farm pond construction program is being implemented across all 17 blocks of the district. This initiative, supported by the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), aims to ensure reliable irrigation, enhance crop…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to streamline electricity bill payments at the Gram Panchayat level, the Odisha Government, in collaboration with Tata Power Ltd, has launched the Government Consumer Management System (GCMS) portal and a corresponding mobile application. This initiative is designed to ensure timely payment of electricity bills, improve transparency, and enhance accountability in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially declared ‘Bhang,’ a preparation made from the leaves or small stalks of the Indian Hemp Plant (Cannabis Sativa), as an intoxicant. This declaration was made through a notification issued by the Excise Department on Monday. The notification states, “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (t) of section…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral economic ties, S. C. L Das, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, and Isabel Casillas Guzman, Administrator, Small Business Administration (SBA), Government of the United States of America, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation on small and…
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims to India for Haj-2025, marking the beginning of the country’s extensive preparations for the annual pilgrimage. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, officially opened the application process today for Indian pilgrims intending to embark on Haj-2025…
Chennai: Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has taken a significant step in advancing medical education and research in India with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Anatomy laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The facility, supported by a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant of ₹16.5 crore from PFC, was officially opened by Smt….
New Delhi: Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, today launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application, a significant upgrade developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC) to enhance flood monitoring and forecasting across the country. The launch event, held in New Delhi, marks a key step forward in India’s efforts to provide…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today unveiled a new online facility for the surrender of exemptions from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme. The launch event, held in New Delhi, was attended by Sumita Dawra, Secretary of Labour & Employment, Neelam Shami Rao, Central…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at supporting the Parsi community, Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, today launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by several dignitaries, including Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Iqbal…
