Bhubaneswar: The Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of the Government of Odisha has approved the Annual Calendar for the year, setting the stage for the Special Handloom Expo-2024. Organized by Sambalpuri Bastralaya under the POHI-2023-24 funds, the expo aims to invigorate sales and provide regular employment opportunities to weaver members of PWCS/SHGs. The inauguration of…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards digitization and efficiency, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha has announced that candidates who recently appeared for the High School Certificate (HSC) examinations can now expect to receive their certificates digitally within 7 days of the results being declared. BSE President Srikant Tarai made this announcement during a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) is gearing up to initiate 21 new transmission projects and upgrades within the next five years under phase-II of the Odisha Transmission System Strengthening Programme. This ambitious endeavour, backed by 30% equity support from the State Government as part of the Chief Minister’s Power Development Programme (CMPDP), aims…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Patent Rules, 2024, have been officially notified, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s journey towards fostering innovation and economic development. These rules bring forth several provisions aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining and managing patents, thereby creating a conducive environment for inventors and creators. The move is…
New Delhi: The Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS), under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), conducted a two-day hybrid workshop on 14th-15th March, 2024, in New Delhi, aimed at sensitizing stakeholders from the Ports sector on structuring Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects using a web-based toolkit. The workshop witnessed the participation…
Chilika: The decks of INS Chilka reverberated with pride and enthusiasm as the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the third batch of Agniveers on March 15. A total of 2,630 Agniveers, including 396 women, marched with precision and dedication in a post-sunset ceremony reviewed by Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. V…
New Delhi: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is gearing up to administer the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on March 17, 2024. This nationwide assessment will see the participation of approximately 37 lakh learners…
New Delhi: In line with the vision of a developed and prosperous India, championed by the Honorable Prime Minister, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has taken a momentous step towards infrastructure development at the North Eastern Himalayan University (NEHU). A sum of Rs. 92.34 Crore has been allocated for the construction of four hostels and…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs; Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Arjun Munda, virtually inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony of the ‘Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture & Heritage’ at Padampur, Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. This museum aims to celebrate and safeguard the rich legacy of the tribal community in Jharkhand, offering a glimpse…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled the election schedule for both the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, along with several other states across the country. In a significant development, the elections in Odisha will be conducted in four phases, as confirmed by Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The polling…
