Odisha Health Department Mandates Credential Verification for Doctors in PPP Services

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure the quality and safety of healthcare services provided under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department issued a notice on Monday mandating the verification of credentials for doctors and specialists engaged in various PPP services. The notification highlighted that numerous services, including dialysis, CT scans,…

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils New Justice-Oriented Criminal Laws

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today announced the implementation of three new criminal laws across the country, describing them as justice-oriented and victim-centric. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Shah emphasized that the new laws prioritize justice over punishment, ensure speedy trials, and protect the rights of victims….

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Initiates State-wise Discussions for Agricultural Advancement, Meets Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora

New Delhi: In a bid to accelerate progress in the agriculture sector, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has initiated state-wise discussions. Today, he held a significant meeting with a high-level delegation, including Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi. The discussion focused on promoting soil health, the…

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C-DAC Partners with MosChip and Socionext for Indigenous HPC Processor Development

New Delhi: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has announced a significant partnership with MosChip® Technologies and Socionext Inc. for the design and development of a High-Performance-Computing (HPC) Processor System on Chip (SoC) based on the Arm® architecture. This state-of-the-art processor will be built using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited’s (TSMC) 5nm technology…

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Special Campaign for Family Pension Grievances

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched a special campaign for the redressal of Family Pension Grievances, organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW). This initiative is part of the 100-day action plan of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. Describing pensioners as vital stakeholders in nation-building, Dr….

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Engages Stakeholders Ahead of Budget for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways

New Delhi: In anticipation of the upcoming budget, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal convened a productive pre-budget meeting today in New Delhi with a diverse array of stakeholders. The meeting aimed to foster open discussions and gather valuable insights from experts across various sectors. Highlighting the government’s commitment to collaboration, Minister…

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Vivek Bharadwaj Inaugurates Refresher Training Program for State Nodal Officers and Program Managers

New Delhi: Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, inaugurated a five-day refresher training program for State Nodal Officers (SNOs) and State Program Managers (SPMs) under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) today at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). In his keynote address, Bharadwaj emphasized the need for participants to bring…

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Odisha to Combat Lightning Strikes with Extensive Palm Tree Plantation

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to adopt traditional methods to prevent deaths due to lightning strikes by initiating an extensive plantation drive of palm trees and protecting existing ones from being cut down. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Debidutta Biswal announced on Monday that the government had decided in September 2023 to leverage…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Holds High-Level Meeting to Boost Agricultural Sector

New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at accelerating the progress of the agriculture sector across the country, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has initiated state-wise discussions. The Union Minister convened a meeting with a high-level delegation, including Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi. The…

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