Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved five significant proposals on Wednesday, including the creation of a Rs 200 crore corpus fund for Odia Asmita Bhavan, the establishment of the Odia Translation Akademi, and a hike in minimum wages for various categories of workers. During a press briefing, Chief Minister…
New Delhi: In a grand ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, President Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the prestigious trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2024. The unveiled trophies include the iconic Durand Cup, the President’s Cup, and the Shimla Trophy, marking the commencement of one of the oldest and most celebrated football tournaments in…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors, including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering, and start-ups, today. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen bilateral relations and promote economic cooperation. During the address, both leaders…
New Delhi: The 74th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was held in New Delhi yesterday, chaired by Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Rajeev Singh Thakur. The meeting focused on evaluating five significant infrastructure projects from the Ministry of Railways (MoR), Ministry of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested 15 individuals involved in a series of high-profile crypto, stock, and IPO investment frauds. This organized gang of cybercriminals was operating under the guise of investment schemes promising high returns, deceiving many unsuspecting…
Kolkata: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth today launched the “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)” of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. This innovative scheme aims to address challenges faced by shipyards and promote technological development through startups created and nurtured in India. It encourages and enables Micro, Small, and Medium…
Paradip: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved a historic milestone in its operational history, handling an unprecedented 41.12 Million Metric Tons (MMT) of cargo within the first 100 days of the fiscal year 2024-25. This remarkable performance sets a new record for the port, marking a 4.78% growth compared to the 39.25 MMT achieved during…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government celebrated a significant milestone today during the 130th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) Meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS. The meeting led to the approval of 26 projects valued at INR 5,992.92 crores, poised to transform Odisha’s economic landscape and reinforce its status as a premier…
Guwahati: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, in collaboration with the host state of Assam, conducted a crucial “Regional Training of 21st Livestock Census on Software (Mobile & Web Application/ Dashboard) and Breeds” today. The workshop, held in Guwahati, aimed to equip State…
New Delhi: A high-level delegation from the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), led by Edward Knight, Executive Vice Chairman, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at North Block to discuss potential areas of collaboration between the two nations. The USIBC represents leading global companies operating in the United States and India, fostering connections between businesses…
