Bhubaneswar: The 178th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting was held under the co-chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, and Executive Director of UCO Bank, V.N. Kamble. The meeting focused on accelerating credit flow, achieving 100% of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP), and supporting key sectors like…
Dehradun: In a significant step towards empowering persons with disabilities, Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), inaugurated a new Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun today. The Kendra, operated by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation…
Shymkent (Kazakhstan): India’s Manu Bhaker started her Asian Shooting Championship campaign on a high note, securing a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Tuesday. Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist, scored 219.7 in the final to claim third place. China’s Qianke Ma shot an impressive 243.2 to take gold, while South Korea’s…
Tokyo: The Governments of India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) for the co-development of the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) mast for the Indian Navy. The signing ceremony took place at the Embassy of India in Tokyo on November 15, 2024, with Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan, and Ishikawa Takeshi,…
Kathmandu: Nepal’s legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has etched his name in history once again by breaking his own record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest, scaling the world’s highest peak for an unprecedented 29th time. The 54-year-old veteran climber achieved this remarkable feat at 7:25 am local time on Sunday, reaching…
Bhubaneswar: More than 4,600 candidates received government appointment letters as the Odisha government organised a large-scale Nijukti Mela at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday, marking a significant push towards employment generation in the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi distributed appointment letters to 4,623 recruits across 27 departments, underscoring the government’s continued focus on filling vacancies…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level state preparatory meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to finalize arrangements for President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming visit to Odisha on March 24 and 25. Officials from various departments and district administrations participated in the meeting to ensure seamless coordination for the visit. According to…
New Delhi: The Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi hosted a North-East Sammelan on February 4, 2024, graced by several Union Ministers.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to transform its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Digital Health Mission. Announced by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, this initiative will provide citizens with a centralized platform to access their complete medical history, simplifying healthcare processes and improving treatment outcomes. Central to this groundbreaking initiative is the introduction…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, the newly appointed Minister for Electronics and Information Technology in Odisha, undertook a comprehensive review of the state’s IT landscape at the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) in Bhubaneswar today. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and other senior officials, focused on assessing the current projects and future…
