Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for economic reform, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has proposed the listing of select State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government-owned companies on the stock market. Speaking at a high-level review meeting at New Abhishek Hall, Raj Bhavan, the Governor emphasized that such a move would enhance accountability, performance, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new scheme, “Lakhpati Didi Sahayika Yojana,” aimed at providing long-overdue remuneration to over 62,000 community support staff across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made the announcement in the State Assembly, stating that the scheme would ensure that the pending salaries of these workers are paid retrospectively…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward sustainable development, the Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to implement large-scale energy efficiency measures across the state. The agreement marks a significant step in Odisha’s commitment to climate action, clean energy, and green infrastructure. The MoU was signed between…
Chennai: NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, has been conferred with the prestigious Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 in the Water Resilience category. The award, presented by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), recognizes NTPC’s outstanding initiatives in water conservation and sustainable water management. The award was received by Harekrushna Dash, Executive…
Bhubaneswar: Over 550 government schools in Odisha lack separate toilet facilities for girl students, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the state Assembly on Friday. Responding to a query from Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Aswini Kumar Patra, the minister stated that 412 primary schools, 115 upper primary schools, and 25 high schools…
New Delhi: On Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), subsidiaries of Coal India Ltd (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal, signed separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust (SSSHET) to provide critical pediatric heart surgeries under the ‘Nanha Sa Dil’ initiative….
New Delhi: The Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture 2025 was held on February 14, coinciding with the 20th Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). The annual event honors the visionary leadership and strategic contributions of Vice Admiral KK Nayyar, who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s maritime consciousness and was instrumental…
New Delhi: In a move to strengthen bilateral agricultural ties, H.E. Ronaldo Caiado, Governor of the State of Goiás, Brazil, met Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The discussions focused on expanding trade and cooperation in sugarcane, ethanol, pulses, research and development (R&D), innovation, and…
Bengaluru: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural session of the International Women’s Conference organized by the Art of Living in Bengaluru today. Addressing the gathering, she emphasized the remarkable rise of Nari Shakti and the contributions of women across various fields, including science, sports, politics, art, and culture. Highlighting the achievements of Indian…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on IITian’s Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd. (IITPK) for misleading advertisements regarding its IIT-JEE examination results. The action was taken to ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and to prevent coaching institutes from making deceptive claims. CCPA, headed by…
