Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Good Governance Practices commenced today at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together top policymakers, administrators, and reform advocates from across the country. The conference was jointly inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances &…
Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in Mussoorie has inaugurated its 5th Capacity Building Program on Public Policy and Governance for Cambodian Civil Servants. The two-week program, running from June 24 to July 5, 2024, is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Forty civil servants from the Kingdom of…
Bhopal: In a significant move towards promoting holistic development at the grassroots level, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, is set to inaugurate a two-day National Workshop on Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan (GPSDP) on 22nd February 2024 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward financial restructuring in the energy sector, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved a government guarantee of ₹3108.21 crore for GRIDCO Ltd. This move is aimed at enabling the company to refinance high-interest loans with lower-interest borrowings, easing its financial strain and benefiting consumers. The guarantee, issued by the Energy…
Odisha: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight-test of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha. The test took place at approximately 1130 hours, achieving all trial objectives and validating the missile’s propulsion system as well as its…
New Delhi: Researchers at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences have identified a new alloy with significant potential as a magnetic refrigerant, offering an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to traditional cooling agents.
New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday has been admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital due to Covid related issues. Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala tweeted, “Congress President Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital today owing to Covid related issues. She is stable and will be kept at the hospital for observation. We…
New Delhi: In a significant step to enhance workplace health facilities, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated a new Medical Inspection Room at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan via online mode. The facility, aimed at providing emergency medical support, will be accessible to all personnel from organizations housed within the building, including the Ministry of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to position Odisha as a leading destination for electronics and semiconductor innovation, the State Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Second Amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy-2023. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s appeal to high-tech investors through a comprehensive and investor-centric incentive framework. The revised…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that a low pressure area has formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and it is likely to intensify into a depression on May 23. In its bulletin, IMD informed that, “It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 24 and…
