President Murmu Approves Gallantry and Defence Awards on Eve of 76th Republic Day

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…

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State-Level Handicraft Exhibition begins in Bhubaneswar

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…

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BDA Urges Allottees to Generate UAN by August 31 to Access Allotment Services

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…

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PM Modi Launches ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ to Strengthen Civil Service Learning and Capacity Building

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…

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Odisha CM Approves Stipend Enhancement for Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Medical Students

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,…

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National e-Governance Webinars Showcase Award-Winning Initiatives in Digital Governance

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…

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