Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has tasked party MLAs with the responsibility of closely monitoring the functioning of various government departments and raising concerns in the assembly if any irregularities by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government are identified. “The following departments are allotted to the Hon’ble MLAs of BJD for close…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to dissolve the State Planning Board. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the proposal for the dissolution of this essential planning body. The State Planning Board has played a vital role in the planning and development process of the state, contributing to various strategic initiatives and developmental programs…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent academicians gathered on Wednesday to commend Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) as it marked its 18th Foundation Day, celebrating its significant contributions to higher education and societal impact. The occasion, held here at the university, saw accolades pouring in for SOA’s remarkable journey under the visionary leadership of its Founder…
Reggio Calabria, Italy: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, played a pivotal role at the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting held in Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, Italy, underscoring India’s proactive stance in global economic engagements. The meeting served as a crucial platform for fostering international trade relations and economic cooperation amidst evolving global…
Kochi: In a remarkable display of swift response and maritime expertise, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a sea-air rescue operation to save the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Aashni and its 11 crew members, stranded approximately 80 nautical miles off Kochi, Kerala. The operation, executed amid heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, rescued the…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, along with Minister of State Durgadas Uikey, held a daylong meeting in New Delhi today to review the progress of various schemes and strategize key initiatives for the Ministry over the next 100 days. The meeting commenced with a comprehensive presentation on the Ministry’s schemes and…
Kolkata: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, embarked on his maiden visit to the headquarters of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Kolkata today. The visit underscored the Minister’s commitment to enhancing energy security and bolstering the economic development through strategic engagements with key stakeholders in the energy sector. During…
New Delhi: Administrator of Lakshadweep, Daman Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Praful Patel, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today to express gratitude for transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure and livelihoods in Lakshadweep. Chief among the accolades was the installation of the world’s first Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant by the National…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the 2nd “Healthcare Summit” of the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) at Hotel Taj, emphasized the critical role of advanced technology in making healthcare accessible and affordable in India. Dr. Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Personnel, Public Grievances…
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming session on Avian Influenza at Krishi Bhawan, focusing on surveillance and vaccination under the One Health approach. The session, held yesterday, was chaired by Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Alka Upadhyaya, and attended by a diverse group of…
