New Delhi: The Central government on Saturday announced to reduce excise duty on fuel. The excise duty on petrol will be cut by Rs 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs 6 per litre. Informing about the government’s decision, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this will reduce the price of petrol by Rs…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives today in preparation for the highly anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. The event, held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, was spearheaded by Union Minister of…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities welcomed a Japanese delegation to discuss the potential establishment of a vocational training institute or university for visually impaired individuals in Odisha. In a meeting held on Thursday, Bishnupada Sethi, IAS Principal Secretary, engaged with the delegation to explore the proposal. Ryuchi Aoki, Principal…
New Delhi: The Startup India Innovation Week saw Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal, lead a unicorn roundtable discussion to celebrate the success of unicorns and explore avenues for supporting the growth of more unicorns in India.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today that the situation in the three worst-affected districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara is steadily returning to normalcy following the recent cyclone. After a comprehensive review of the post-cyclone restoration efforts, Majhi reported that a total of 8,09,513 people had been evacuated to cyclone shelters, with only…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, with the state government accelerating urban water and infrastructure projects through focused implementation and strong administrative oversight. Officials said the programme is being rolled out across 89 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with 345 projects worth ₹4,030.18…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment that will be etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching the Women’s World Cup title — the first-ever for the country. Playing their third final after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, India finally crossed the finish line, defeating South Africa…
Jammu: In a historic event today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone for a slew of transformative projects in Jammu and Kashmir, collectively valued at over Rs 32,000 crore.
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ Portal and the ‘Faculty Development’ Portal today at the Civil Service Training Institutions Convention held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to modernize civil service training under the National Capacity Building Commission (NCBC) and Mission Karmayogi Bharat….
New Delhi: In a landmark move to bolster India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flipkart, India’s leading homegrown e-commerce platform. The partnership aims to nurture and empower tech startups across the country, leveraging the resources and expertise of both entities….
