Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third Vande Bharat train in Odisha today, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the country’s railway infrastructure. The newly flagged-off train will operate between Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar six days a week, enhancing connectivity and facilitating seamless travel for passengers. In addition to launching the Vande Bharat…
Jamujhari: In a significant move towards prison reform and rehabilitation, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation for a Model Jail at Jamujhari, near Bhubaneswar. This initiative falls under the 5-T (Teamwork, Transparency, Technology, Time Leading to Transformation) framework, emphasizing the commitment to modernize and improve the efficiency of government processes. During the groundbreaking ceremony,…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at enhancing the welfare of the dedicated servants of Puri Shri Jagannath Temple, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a slew of schemes. The initiatives focus on increasing allowances, health insurance coverage, and providing coaching support for the entrance exams of family students. These welfare measures will be executed by…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of Odisha has unveiled a significant financial assistance initiative for Bhagabat Tungis across the state. Announcing a monetary aid of Rs 50,000 for each Bhagabat Tungi, the Chief Minister aims to accelerate the functions of these spiritual, cultural, and social centers that play a crucial role in the rural fabric….
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a significant development for the road infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh. In a recent post, he revealed that an allocation of Rs. 6621.62 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of eight packages on National Highway-913, designated as the Frontier Highway. This transformative project…
Chandigarh: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme at the Sector 7 sports complex in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The nationwide initiative, aimed at school children between nine and 18 years, seeks to identify talent from every corner of the country while simultaneously using…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Common Fellowship Portal,’ a pioneering initiative by the Department of Biotechnology, aimed at creating a unified platform for applicants seeking various fellowship schemes. The launch event took place at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, where Dr. Singh highlighted the portal’s significance in aligning with…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) took a significant leap towards technological advancement in rural development by formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). The MoU, signed by Amit Kataria, Joint Secretary, MoRD, and Prof. Manabendra Saharia, IIT Delhi, aims to strengthen their partnership in…
New Delhi: Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, inaugurated the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE) in India today. With an ambitious vision to halve snakebite deaths by 2030, NAPSE introduces a comprehensive framework for states to develop their own action plans for the management, prevention, and control of snakebites, adopting…
Kolkata: Commodore Atul Maini, President of SSB (Kolkata), marked a significant milestone in maritime capabilities by launching the second 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named “Bahubali,” and laying the keel for the fourth Tug, “Yuvan,” at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata. These vessels stand as proud flag bearers of the “Make in India” initiative of…
