Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways, General (Retd) VK Singh, inaugurated the new link building at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The inauguration took place digitally, marking the opening of the building connecting Terminal-1 (Domestic) and Terminal-2 (International) of the…
New Delhi: In a significant legislative move, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills on Tuesday aimed at modifying the roster of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Arjun Munda presented the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for approval. This…
New Delhi: The 24th Prime Minister Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting, convened by the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, took place today at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. This significant gathering brought together key government officials, experts from the medical and health industry, and…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing food processing capabilities across the nation, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has given approval for the implementation of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in 713 districts across 35 States and Union Territories.
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards educational inclusivity, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme on February 6, 2024, in New Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: Taking a historic stride, the Khurda administration has initiated the process of land settlement under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in Salia Sahi, the capital city’s largest urban slum. The endeavour aims to address the rights and grievances of the residents of Adivasi Sahi in Salia Sahi, setting the stage for potential changes in…
New Delhi: In a celebration of the rich cultural tapestry of Manipur, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), in collaboration with Penguin & Imasi Foundation, recently organized an engaging interaction with authors L. Somi Roy & Dr. Thangjam Hindustani Devi.
New Delhi: In a significant move towards ensuring the availability of essential commodities at affordable rates, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles, and Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched the retail sale of ‘Bharat’ Rice and flagged off 100 mobile vans today.
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in the cooperative sector, the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, has successfully developed the National Cooperative Database (NCD).
Bhubaneswar: A significant staff shortage looms over the Odisha government as more than 98,000 positions remain unfilled across various departments, as disclosed in the state Assembly on Tuesday. In a written response to the House, Pritiranjan Gharai, the Minister of Rural Development, Skill Development, and Technical Education, provided insights into the staffing challenges. A staggering…
