New Delhi: On the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved a series of prestigious gallantry and defence awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous honors. The Defence Ministry announced the awards, which include two Kirti Chakras (one posthumous), 14 Shaurya Chakras (three posthumous), and…
Bhubaneswar: The State-level Handicraft Exhibition has commenced at IDCO Exhibition Ground today where self-help groups (SHGs) have exhibited their creations. The primary objective of the State-level Handicraft Exhibition is to provide a dedicated platform for the marketing of products crafted by clusters and individual artisans. Organized by the Directorate of Handicrafts, the exhibition aims to…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move towards bolstering digital inclusion in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) proudly announce the launch of the DigiReady Certification (DRC) portal.
Bhubaneswar: The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) has announced a temporary suspension of water supply to several localities in Bhubaneswar and its outskirts. The suspension will begin at 2 pm on October 18 and last until 2 pm on October 19, affecting water availability for 24 hours. According to WATCO, the temporary halt in supply…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has made it mandatory for all allottees to generate a Unique Account Number (UAN) by August 31 in order to continue availing various pre- and post-allotment services. These include asset allotment, lease deed execution, obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOC) for loans, asset transfers, and conversion from leasehold to freehold…
Miami: Jakub Mensik overcame rain and an opponent chasing history when he stunned six-time champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for the Miami Open trophy. The 19-year-old Czech player stopped Djokovic from claiming the 100th tour-level title of his career to become the second-youngest titlist in tournament history behind Carlos Alcaraz, who lifted the trophy in 2022…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ – a National Learning Week dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of civil servants across the country. The event, held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, is part of the broader Mission Karmayogi initiative aimed at building a future-ready civil service workforce to drive…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to the earnest request from Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Medical Students for a stipend increase, Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has given his approval for the enhancement of stipend amounts. Recognizing the pivotal role these students play in healthcare services, the Chief Minister has sanctioned revised stipend rates, effective immediately. Following this enhancement,…
Bhubaneswar: The fourth edition of Odisha Manaska, organized by All Things Odisha, convened a diverse group of participants at the Safe Odisha for Her (SFH) headquarters to discuss the themeMaritime History and the Construction of Odia Identity.
New Delhi: The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) conducted the 4th and 5th editions of the National e-Governance Webinars (NeGW 2023-24) to provide a platform for public administrators to present their initiatives that have received the prestigious National Award for Excellence in e-Governance. The webinars aimed at fostering greater learning, dissemination, and…
