NABARD Projects ₹2.52 Lakh Crore Credit Potential for Odisha at State Credit Seminar

Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducted its State Credit Seminar for the financial year 2025-26 in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the State Focus Paper for Odisha. The paper projects an overall credit potential of ₹2,52,000 crore for the priority sector, emphasizing agriculture and allied industries. The seminar was inaugurated by Odisha’s…

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POWERGRID Honored with Prestigious ATD BEST Awards 2024 for Excellence in Talent Development

New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has been awarded the esteemed ATD BEST Awards 2024. This recognition underscores POWERGRID’s strategic approach to talent development, driving substantial business results. The ATD BEST Awards, established by the Association for Talent…

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Urban Governance Reinforcement: 89 New Recruits join Municipal Administration

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering efficiency, transparency, and community engagement, the municipal administration of Bhubaneswar, in alignment with the 5T Governance of the Government, welcomed 89 newly recruited individuals into its fold. The induction ceremony, known as “Nijukti Parba,” witnessed the distribution of appointment letters to 61 Amins and 28 Auditors, marking a…

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Amit Shah Emphasizes Importance of Legislative Drafting in Gujarat Assembly Training Program

Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed the ‘Legislative Drafting Training’ program at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly today. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Shankar Chaudhary, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. In his address, Amit Shah highlighted that “legislative drafting” is a…

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Odisha Seeks ₹3,069 Crore Central Assistance for Power Sector, Pushes for Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s power sector and enhance disaster resilience, Deputy Chief Minister  Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo met with Hon’ble Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal today in New Delhi. The meeting focused on several key demands, including urgent financial support and additional power allocation to meet the state’s growing energy…

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Nikunja Bihari Dhal Appointed Additional Chief Secretary to Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal has been appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, effective from Sunday. Dhal, a 1993-batch Odisha cadre IAS officer, brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new role. He recently served as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State during…

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India and Italy Sign MoU to Deepen Scientific Cooperation in Quantum Technologies, AI, and Biotechnology

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance bilateral scientific collaboration, India and Italy on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance joint research in emerging and transformative technologies. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Ms….

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Amit Shah Reassumes Office as Union Home Minister, Vows to Strengthen India’s Security

New Delhi: Amit Shah today reassumed charge as the Union Home Minister at North Block, New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to the security of the nation and its citizens. In a statement released on his official social media handle, Shah underscored that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of…

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