Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Engages with Ministry Officials for People-Centric Governance

New Delhi: In a move towards promoting a people-centric governance model, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, held an interactive session with Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ officials of the Ministry at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The session aimed to involve employees in decision-making processes and gather valuable insights for effective governance….

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Odisha to Promote Cultivation of Pulses under Cluster Approach; Focus on Reviving Forgotten Varieties

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has decided to promote the large-scale cultivation of Pigeonpea, Black gram, and Lentils across the state through a cluster-based approach. A high-level meeting in this regard was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on implementing an intensive…

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Cultural Imports Spark Concern for Odia Heritage: Odisha Manaska Hosts Debate on Festival Traditions

Odia Culture in Transition: Concerns Rise Over Increasing Cultural Imports at ‘Odisha  Manaska’ Event

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated cultural heritage, embodied in its unique festivals, faces a gradual shift as external influences begin reshaping local traditions. In response, Odisha Manaska (Odisha on My Mind), an initiative by All Things Odisha, convened its third circle on Saturday (October 26), focusing on “Festivals of Odisha and Unchecked Cultural Imports.”

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Flight Services Between Bhubaneswar and Rourkela Resume After a Two-Month Hiatus

Bhubaneswar: After a hiatus of nearly two months, flight services between Bhubaneswar and Rourkela resumed on Monday, bringing relief to passengers traveling between the two cities. The service had been suspended since December 11, 2023. The resumption of flight services marked the end of a 50-day gap, with 26 passengers availing the flight from Bhubaneswar…

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Innovative Elephant Training Program Aims to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to address the escalating issue of human-wildlife conflict, the Odisha forest department is set to reintroduce trained elephants, known as Kumkis, to drive away wild elephants causing havoc in human habitations. The trained elephants will also support forest guards and officials in various activities within the jungles, contributing to overall…

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MeitY Hosts National Workshop on Enhancing UI/UX for Digital Governance

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today organized a National Workshop on “Powering Transformation through UI/UX for Digital Governance” at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The workshop aimed to set guidelines for improving user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) for government websites, portals, and applications. As the digital landscape…

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Amit Shah Hails Transparent Recruitment in Tripura, Says State Moving Towards Development

Agartala: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, lauded the Tripura government’s transparent recruitment process while addressing a virtual event for the distribution of over 2,800 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees in the state. He emphasized that the current administration, under Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, has ensured that job…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Reviews Capex Progress for Road, Transport, and Telecom Sectors

New Delhi: In a series of upcoming review meetings, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, will assess the progress of Capital Expenditure (Capex) by various ministries and departments with significant outlays. The first such meeting, held today, focused on the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, and the Department of Telecom, Ministry…

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