DHSE Launches Capacity Building Workshop for PGTs in English

Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) today inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Workshop for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in English serving in non-government aided higher secondary schools across Odisha. The training programme, being held at the SIRD&PR, has been organised in collaboration with Azim Premji University. A total of 50 English PGTs are…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Inaugurates Invest India’s First Overseas Office in Singapore

Singapore: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, inaugurated Invest India’s new office in Singapore today, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to enhance its investment partnerships globally. This inauguration follows the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Singapore on September 4-5, 2024. As Invest India’s first overseas…

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MEA Allows Revocation Certificate for Goans with Portuguese Citizenship to Apply for OCI Cards

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has directed passport authorities to issue a “revocation order” for individuals from Goa and Daman & Diu who had their Indian passports revoked after acquiring Portuguese citizenship. This move aims to provide relief to many who were previously ineligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)…

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Odisha Government Announces Major IAS Reshuffle

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday implemented a significant reshuffle in the senior IAS cadre, involving several key positions across departments. The changes, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, were detailed in a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department. Key Appointments and Changes Chithra Arumugam, currently Special Secretary in the Planning &…

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Odisha Selected for Infrastructure Strategy Study by Govt of India and World Bank

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been identified as one of the four states, alongside Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Meghalaya, for a collaborative study by the Government of India and the World Bank on infrastructure strategy and recommendations for increasing private investment. The initiative aims to boost public-private partnerships (PPP) and strengthen the state’s infrastructure development. On September…

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Union Ministers Unveil Key Initiatives to Enhance Healthcare and Business in India

New Delhi: In a significant move towards improving healthcare services and promoting ease of doing business, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, and  Anupriya Singh Patel, unveiled three major initiatives. The initiatives launched include a virtual National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM), a dashboard…

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Unveils Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Infrastructure Marvels in Uttarakhand

Joshimath-Malari Road: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh dedicated 35 key infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation. Valued at Rs 670 crore, these projects encompass roads, bridges, and tunnels, reinforcing the border infrastructure of the nation. The dedication ceremony took place at Joshimath-Malari Road in Uttarakhand, where the Raksha Mantri lauded…

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Odisha Govt Pledges Support for IT Industry’s R&D Efforts in Joint Discussion with NASSCOM

Bhubaneswar: The Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha organized a joint discussion session with NASSCOM on Friday, focusing on strengthening the state’s IT sector and fostering research and development (R&D) initiatives. Addressing the gathering, E&IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling highlighted the rapid growth of Odisha’s IT industry and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

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