Jyotiraditya Scindia Confers Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards, Calls for Women and Youth-Led Nation Building

Guwahati: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, today conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a ceremony organised by Sarhad Pune in Guwahati. The event celebrated the Northeast’s artistic heritage and India’s cultural diversity, followed by Scindia’s address at the Nanhi Chhaan 12th National Essay…

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Odisha Govt Unveils Web Portal for ‘Subhadra Yojana’ Ahead of Official Launch

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the formal launch of the Odisha government’s flagship women empowerment programme, the ‘Subhadra Yojana,’ Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also oversees the Women & Child Development Department, unveiled a dedicated web portal for the scheme on Monday. The newly launched portal — www.subhadra.odisha.gov.in — will serve as the official platform for…

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Odisha Govt Orders Urgent POSH Sensitization in Colleges Following Balasore Incident

Bhubaneswar: In a swift and urgent response to the recent tragedy at FM Autonomous College, Balasore, the Odisha government has directed all higher education institutions to conduct sensitization workshops on sexual harassment laws for students and staff. The directive comes just days after a 20-year-old B.Ed student allegedly attempted self-immolation following accusations of harassment by…

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Textiles Ministry Charts Green Future: Fourth ESG Task Force Meeting Pushes Sustainability Agenda

New Delhi, June 3, 2025: In a decisive push toward a sustainable and circular textile economy, the Ministry of Textiles held the fourth meeting of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Task Force today, led by Secretary Neelam Shami Rao. The gathering brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, multilateral agencies, and stakeholders from across…

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Train Services Restored in Just Two Days After Massive Landslide on Koraput–Jeypore Line

Bhubaneswar: In a commendable display of rapid response and coordination, the East Coast Railway has successfully restored the train route between Jarati and Maliguda stations on the Koraput–Kirandul line—just two days after a massive landslide disrupted services on July 2, 2025. The section falls under the Waltair Division and was affected by incessant rains that…

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Senior Civil Servants from Sri Lanka Engage in Capacity Building Program at NCGG, India

Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Government of India, commenced its 3rd capacity building program for senior civil servants of Sri Lanka today. The program, scheduled from May 13th to May 24th, 2024, aims to empower 41 senior…

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National Workshop Strengthens India’s Geospatial Vision Under NGP-2022

New Delhi: Policymakers, experts, and industry leaders gathered at the National Workshop on Strengthening the Geospatial Ecosystem, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, to discuss strategies for advancing India’s geospatial sector in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy (NGP) 2022. Organized by the Survey of India (SoI) under the Department of Science and Technology…

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Portal to Expedite Interest Subvention Claims

New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated a new web portal designed to automate and accelerate the settlement of interest subvention claims submitted by banks under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). The portal, developed jointly by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and NABARD,…

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India Showcases Maritime Legacy and Strength at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Norway; Sonowal and Crown Prince Haakon Inaugurate India Pavilion

Oslo: In a historic first, India made its debut at Nor-Shipping, one of the world’s leading maritime events, with the inauguration of the India Pavilion by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The event marked a significant step in India’s maritime diplomacy, showcasing…

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