Sihanoukville, Cambodia: As part of its Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia, the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia, on February 14, 2025. The ships were warmly welcomed by representatives of Cambodia’s maritime agencies, reinforcing the strong naval ties between the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting today in New Delhi to assess the implementation of three new criminal laws in Maharashtra. The meeting, held in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, focused on various provisions related to policing, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 today at Bharat Mandapam, marking the beginning of one of the world’s largest textile expos. Organized by a consortium of 12 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles, the event is set to run from February 14-17, covering the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s star gymnast Rakesh Kumar Patra has once again made the state proud by winning the gold medal in the Parallel Bars event at the 38th National Games 2025, held in Uttarakhand. His outstanding performance reaffirms his position as one of India’s top gymnasts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauded Patra’s achievement and extended…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to enhance job creation and drive economic development, the Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Convergence Foundation (TCF). The collaboration aims to provide policy support, implement effective employment strategies, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities across key sectors in the state. The agreement focuses on expanding…
Baripada: In a major push to equip Odisha’s youth with industry-ready skills, the state government is revamping Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnic Institutes, with a particular focus on strengthening their infrastructure. Among them, the Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Takatpur, located in the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district, has undergone a significant transformation with financial support…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo conducted a comprehensive review of irrigation projects in Balangir district, with a special focus on the Upper Lanth Irrigation Project. The foundation stone for this crucial project was laid during the recent visit of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Balangir. Once completed, the project is expected to…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for urban transformation, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha convened its Monthly ULBs Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to Perform, Reform, and Progress towards the vision of Viksit Odisha. Presiding over the meeting, Principal Secretary H&UD, Usha Padhee, urged all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to accelerate reforms and…
Imphal: Four days after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned from his post, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday issued an official notification imposing President’s Rule in Manipur. The decision comes amid political uncertainty, as the ruling BJP failed to reach a consensus on a new leader despite multiple rounds of discussions. The…
New Delhi: Marking a significant milestone in the India-EU partnership on urban development, the 4th India-EU Urban Forum was held in New Delhi, building upon the 2017 Joint Declaration on Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Urbanization. The forum brought together senior officials, policymakers, and experts from India, the European Union (EU), and its Member States…
