Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and public services, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Public Enterprises, and Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), laid the foundation stone for a new crematorium in Dumuduma and inaugurated 22 traffic aid posts at Khandagiri. The event was attended by…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s flagship Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) 2025 is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reinforcing India’s maritime security preparedness and joint operational capabilities. Held biennially, TROPEX brings together all operational Indian Naval units along with significant participation from the Indian Army (IA), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian…
New Delhi: In a historic achievement, India has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reaffirming its position as a global leader in renewable energy. This milestone marks a significant step toward achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, showcasing the country’s commitment to a cleaner…
New Delhi: In a major push towards advancing India’s biomanufacturing sector, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urged states to establish BioE3 Cells as part of the country’s biotechnology revolution. Speaking at the Centre-State Partnership Conclave on the BioE3 Policy at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Dr. Singh emphasized the need for strong Centre-State collaboration to accelerate India’s…
Guwahati: In a landmark initiative to promote women entrepreneurship in the Northeast, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has launched Swavalambini – a Women Entrepreneurship Programme in Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. The program aims to empower female students in select Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by equipping them with…
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative to promote inclusive education, the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Book Trust (NBT) at the NBT Pavilion during the World Book Fair…
Surajkund: The 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela was inaugurated today with much fanfare, celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the festival, which will run from February 7 to February 23 in Surajkund, Faridabad. The grand…
Bhubaneswar: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched on January 22, 2015, has played a pivotal role in addressing gender imbalance and promoting the welfare of the girl child across India. In Odisha, the government has implemented several district-specific initiatives to combat child marriage, gender discrimination, and female foeticide, while also empowering adolescent girls with…
Bhubaneswar In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Culture has granted ‘national status’ to Cuttack’s historic Bali Jatra, one of Odisha’s most celebrated trade fairs. The announcement was made today by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the Rajya Sabha, with the Ministry also issuing an official notification confirming the designation. The move fulfills…
Bhubaneswar: The 16th Finance Commission held extensive sectoral meetings in Odisha, engaging with political leaders, trade and industry bodies, and representatives from urban and rural local bodies to gather insights on the state’s financial needs and economic priorities. Leaders from major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Indian National Congress…
