New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, aimed at addressing the housing needs of one crore urban poor and middle-class families over the next five years. The scheme will provide financial assistance of ₹2.30 lakh crore through States,…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance India’s railway infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight key railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and service reliability across Indian Railways, aligning with the Prime Minister’s…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India, aimed at advancing the production of medical devices. The formal announcement of the agreement took place today at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. The MoU was signed between the Sree Chitra…
Paris: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IOA president PT Usha said Sreejesh was both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including the Chef de…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired a detailed review meeting on Friday at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on the ongoing implementation of the Samruddha Krushak Yojana. The discussions centered on enhancing paddy procurement processes and providing adequate support to farmers under the scheme. Singhdeo underscored the need to ensure that Rabi and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward expanding educational opportunities in Odisha, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 14 new Government Degree colleges across eight districts via video conferencing on Friday. The newly launched colleges are located in some of the most underserved areas, including Tiring (Mayurbhanj), Thuamul Rampur (Kalahandi), Gurundia and Nuagaon (Sundargarh), Bandhugaon and…
New Delhi: In a pivotal move for the integration of Ayurveda with modern education and technology, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, and Amity University, Noida, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further their collaboration in education, research, and technology. The MoU, signed on Thursday, extends the ongoing five-year agreement…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed on Friday that the state government is set to launch a new pension scheme for the families of freedom fighters under the ‘Kutumba’ Scheme. The announcement came during the Kranti Divas celebration, marking the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. Chief Minister Majhi highlighted that the scheme…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) on climate change, a three-day event accredited by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and UN India, was inaugurated today at KT Global School in Khurda. Organized by the Youth4Water Plus campaign with support from UNICEF Odisha, the conference aims to equip young leaders with the…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented awards to distinguished figures from the medical field and philanthropists at a ceremony organized by Malayala Manorama and The Week magazine today. The event celebrated the contributions of notable individuals across various domains, including social service, media, education, cinema, and music. Dr. Singh unveiled the “Pioneers of India,”…
