December 7, 2025

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SVNIRTAR Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Lives of Persons with Disabilities

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Olatpur/Bhubaneswar: The Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) marked its golden jubilee today, celebrating 50 years of unwavering commitment to empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs) through education, rehabilitation, and advocacy. The milestone event, held at SVNIRTAR’s campus in Olatpur, Cuttack, highlighted the institution’s remarkable journey in shaping inclusive development. The celebration…

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Odisha Honours 38th National Games Medalists with Cash Awards

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government felicitated its athletes who brought glory to the state at the 38th National Games, recognizing their achievements with cash awards and certificates. The ceremony, held at the Kalinga Stadium Tennis Centre, celebrated the dedication and success of Odisha’s sportspersons on the national stage. Gold medalists were awarded ₹6 lakh, silver medalists…

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Shaktikanta Das Appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Modi

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Bhubaneswar: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a key administrative reshuffle. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday. Das, who led the RBI for six years since December…

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ActionAid Releases Study on Super Cyclone 1999: Reflections and the Way Ahead

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Bhubaneswar: As Odisha commemorates 25 years since the devastating Super Cyclone of 1999, ActionAid Association has released an insightful study entitled Revisiting Super Cyclone 1999: Review, Reflections & Way Ahead. The study, launched at a state-level meeting today, revisits the socio-economic impacts of the cyclone, which struck Odisha on October 29, 1999, killing nearly 10,000…

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Bhubaneswar Hosts Two-Day Consultation on Social Security for Unorganised Workers

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Bhubaneswar: A two-day multi-stakeholder consultation focused on social security measures and wage campaigns for unorganised workers commenced at Hotel Stalwart Jajati in Bhubaneswar. The event was organised by ActionAid Association in collaboration with CCWD and Janajagaran Dadan Sangha, Bolangir. The primary aim of this consultation was to strengthen the understanding of human rights defenders and…

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Jitendra Singh Urges Youth to Shed ‘Sarkari Naukri’ Mindset at National Startup Festival

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Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, called upon the youth to move beyond the traditional mindset of government jobs and embrace entrepreneurship. He made the appeal while inaugurating the two-day National Startup Festival 2025, organized by CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine at Government College for Women, Gandhi…

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Hardeep Singh Puri Highlights Delhi University’s Legacy at DU Lit Fest 2025

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New Delhi: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, participated in a panel discussion at Delhi University’s Lit Fest 2025, where he reflected on the university’s rich legacy and its contributions to academia and society. The panel also featured acclaimed author Lakshmi Puri, economist Sanjeev Sanyal, and legal expert Raian Karanjawala. Puri…

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Reviews Labour and Employment Institutions in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, visited Chandigarh today to assess key institutions under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. During his visit, he reviewed the functioning of the Labour Bureau and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Model Hospital, engaging with officials and stakeholders to…

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Amit Shah Distributes Housing Sanctions to 20 Lakh Beneficiaries Under PMAY-Gramin in Maharashtra

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Pune: In a major push for rural housing, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah distributed sanction letters to 20 lakh beneficiaries and the first installment to 10 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (Phase-2) at an event in Pune, Maharashtra. The event was attended by Union Minister of State…

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