New Delhi: As the General Election for Lok Sabha knocks at the door, state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a significant reduction in petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre, effective from 6 am on March 15, in a move set to bring relief to millions of consumers across the nation.
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 announced several strategic initiatives to enhance the manufacturing and services sector. Key measures include the development of investment-ready industrial parks, the establishment of a Critical Mineral Mission, and comprehensive labor-related reforms. To fulfill the priority of ‘Manufacturing & Services,’ Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman proposed…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent illegal tree felling and provide labor-based employment to marginal communities. During the meeting, Majhi highlighted the critical issue of human-animal conflict, revealing that…
Champawat: An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked on Tuesday between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, and the Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) in a significant stride towards sustainable developmen. The collaboration falls under the ambit of the “Adarsh Champawat” mission, spearheaded by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Bhubaneswar: The 12th edition of Odisha Manaska, a monthly discussion forum dedicated to conversations on Odisha and identity, was held today at Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar. The session also featured an engaging interaction with the cast and crew of the upcoming Odia anthology film Indradhanu. Organised by All Things Odisha and hosted at the head office…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt gesture to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s freedom fighters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a substantial increase in their monthly pensions at the All India Freedom Fighters Day Festival held in the capital today. The revised pension scheme significantly enhances the financial support provided to those who participated in…
New Delhi: The Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP) convened the ninth edition of its GSDP Conversation Series at Maharashtra Sadan, focusing on ‘Electric Mobility: From System Integration to Skills Development’. The high-level roundtable brought together senior officials from central ministries, state and city governments, public transport undertakings, DISCOMs, industry leaders, financiers, skill…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to strengthen urban governance and enhance capacity-building at the grassroots level, a two-day orientation programme for district-level Master Trainers on key urban initiatives began today at the SUDA Conference Hall in Bhubaneswar. The programme was inaugurated by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of…
New Delhi: Umang Narula, Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 today, marking the commencement of a two-week cleanliness drive aimed at fostering a culture of cleanliness and hygiene. The event kicked off with the administration of the Swachhata Pledge to all officers and officials of the ministry, reaffirming their…
Bhubaneswar: A group of people from various walks of life who had gathered for the eighth edition of Odisha Manaska circle at Saheed Nagar to discuss about dying rivers and dying traditions in Odisha lent their voice to support “Save Gangua”
