Bhubaneswar: To enhance public service accessibility, the Government of Odisha has partnered with Meta to launch a unified WhatsApp chatbot. This platform will provide easy access to a wide range of government services for over 45 million residents of the state. The new initiative, designed to streamline and simplify the process of obtaining vital government…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the intensifying summer heatwave, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, reviewed the state’s preparedness to tackle the rising temperatures in urban areas. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, the minister instructed immediate steps to ensure smooth water supply, prevent heat-related issues, and maintain cleanliness…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address key administrative, security, and developmental concerns in the state. The meeting, which was attended by Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and senior officials from various departments, was focused on reviewing critical issues and setting the…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu met with state civil services officers attending the 126th Induction Training Programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The officers, recently promoted and inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), received words of encouragement and guidance from the President as they embark…
New Delhi: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is set to host ‘The Bodhipath Film Festival’ on March 10-11, 2025, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The festival aims to bring together Buddhist philosophy and cinematic storytelling, offering a platform for…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has successfully concluded the 2025 edition o rill that spanned three months from January to March. The exercise served as a crucial platform for validating the Navy’s operational concepts and ensuring its combat readiness in safeguarding national maritime interests. TROPEX 2025 featured multiple phases, including the Amphibious Exercise (AMPHEX), a…
New Delhi: To modernize the Indian Army’s armored capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth $248 million with Rosoboronexport (RoE), the Russian Federation’s state intermediary for defense exports. The deal involves the procurement of 1000 HP engines for the T-72 tank fleet, in fully formed, completely knocked down, and semi-knocked down conditions. The…
Bengaluru: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the Sri Vishweshathirtha Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru today, marking a significant step in providing accessible healthcare to the underprivileged. The 150-bed multi-specialty hospital, built on a two-acre campus at a cost of ₹60 crore, aims to serve the poor and marginalized communities with modern…
Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, attended the 56th Raising Day Parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Regional Training Centre in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu. The event, held outside Delhi as part of a new tradition, saw the presence of Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan and…
New Delhi: In a significant push to eliminate proxy representation and empower women leaders in grassroots governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched the “Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan” (सशक्त पंचायत-नेत्री अभियान). The initiative, aimed at ensuring genuine leadership by elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions, was inaugurated alongside the premiere of Asli…
