New Delhi: In a landmark step toward empowering tribal entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs showcased 45 tribal-led startups at the Startup Mahakumbh held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, organised under the flagship initiative “DhartiAaba Tribepreuners 2025” as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, reflected the dynamic spirit of tribal India through innovations…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Tuesday, asserted that the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently chosen “action over ambivalence, reform over rhetoric and people over populism,” outlining a decisive roadmap to accelerate and sustain India’s economic growth….
Mumbai: Reliance Foundation’s much-loved Kahani Kala Khushi initiative is back, spreading joy and inspiration among children from disadvantaged communities. Launched on Children’s Day, this year’s program aims to engage around 22,000 children across schools and Anganwadi centres through storytelling, art, and games over the next few weeks. The initiative began with a vibrant event at…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day induction training programme aimed at enhancing the professional competency of newly recruited Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in Economics and Political Science commenced today at IMAGE, Siripur. The programme has been designed for PGTs serving in Non-Government Aided Higher Secondary Schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha. A total of…
Jhajjar: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, virtually addressed the 5th Foundation Day celebration of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at AIIMS Jhajjar today.
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice to universities, institutions deemed to be universities, and colleges across the country, emphasizing the urgent need to fill vacant faculty positions. In the notice, the UGC has called for serious steps to ensure that these positions are filled at the earliest opportunity. This directive…
Bhubaneswar: To curb unauthorized construction in Bhubaneswar, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced today that 191 illegally built apartments and buildings in the capital city are slated for demolition. This decision is part of the state’s broader effort to address the increasing issue of unauthorized structures. Responding to a question from MLA…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s pride and India’s star gymnast Pranati Nayak added another feather to her cap by winning a bronze medal in the vault final at the 12th Senior Women’s Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Jecheon, South Korea, on Saturday. Pranati, who trains at the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High-Performance Centre, scored 13.466 points in…
Rudraprayag: The sacred precincts of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand are once again abuzz with spiritual fervor as the series of special puja rituals commenced on Sunday in preparation for the reopening of the holy shrine on May 10. The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the worship of Lord Bhairavnath at the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath, the…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards ensuring justice for survivors of sexual crimes, the Central Government has extended the implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for setting up Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) until March 31, 2026.
