Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Marks 8 Years of Resounding Success: Enrolls 56.80 Crore Farmers

New Delhi:   The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), launched in 2016, has achieved significant milestones in its eight years of implementation. As of now, 56.80 crore farmer applications have been enrolled in the program, with over 23.22 crore farmers receiving claims totaling more than Rs. 1,55,977 crore. The scheme has played a pivotal role in providing financial stability to farmers facing crop loss or damage due to unforeseen events.

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National Youth Parliament Festival 2024 Concludes with Grand Ceremony

New Delhi: The National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024 concluded today with an impactful ceremony held in the historic Central Hall of Parliament. The event saw the esteemed presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Birla and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur. During the ceremony, Om Birla congratulated and addressed the participants, recognizing…

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CCI Greenlights Acquisition of Majority Stake in Maini Precision Products Limited

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted its approval for the proposed transaction, which includes the acquisition of a 59.25% shareholding in Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL) by Ring Plus Aqua Limited (RPAL). In this envisioned combination, RPAL is set to acquire a significant 59.25% stake in MPPL. Additionally, the transaction involves…

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Delegates from Goa visit Odisha for In-depth Study of Sports Ecosystem

Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Goa, is on a comprehensive study tour in Odisha to witness the sports ecosystem developed by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the state. The focus of the visit was to understand the High-Performance Model implemented at the renowned Kalinga Stadium. Led by…

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Haridaspur-Paradeep Passenger and Puri-Anand Vihar Express via Kendujhargarh starts operation

Bhubaneswar: Fulfilling a long-standing public aspiration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the inaugural runs of the Passenger train services in the Haridaspur-Paradeep Rail Line and the New Delhi-bound Express from Puri via Kendujhargarh. The momentous event took place yesterday through video conferencing from Chandikhol, with Governor of Odisha Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik,…

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Mohes Kumar Behera Assumes Charge as Additional General Manager of East Coast Railway

Bhubaneswar: Mohes Kumar Behera, a seasoned officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has officially taken charge as the Additional General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR). In his new role, Behera will play a crucial role in overseeing and enhancing the railway operations within the East Coast region. Prior to assuming the…

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