Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 16,273 crore for irrigation, flood control, and water use efficiency in the Annual Budget 2025-26. This investment aims to enhance water management, improve agricultural productivity, and ensure effective flood mitigation measures across the state. Key Budgetary Allocations for Irrigation and Water Management: In-Stream Storage Structures: Rs. 880 crore…
Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the leadership of Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, convened the second round of meetings with the recently constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs). These meetings included discussions with SACs on Satellite Communication…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward transforming education in Odisha, the School & Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CK-12 Foundation on February 3, 2025, at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The agreement was signed by Shalini Pandit, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, and Neeru Khosla, Founder and Executive Director…
Tehran: Nitin Jairam Gadkari, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, attended the swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the newly elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Tehran on July 30, 2024.
New Delhi: Air India, under the ownership of the Tata Group, has announced a reduction in its free cabin baggage allowance from 20kg to 15kg for the lowest economy fare segment on domestic flights. This adjustment is part of the menu-based pricing model fare families introduced by the airline last August, reflecting a shift away…
New Delhi: The Sangeet Natak Akademi launched its inaugural International Festival on Indian Dance, bringing together artists, scholars, and students from around the world to celebrate the richness and diversity of Indian dance forms. The six-day festival was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture and Tourism, at the A.P. Shinde Symposium Hall in…
Itanagar: Archaeologists in Arunachal Pradesh have discovered the archaeological remains of a 13th century settlement in the forests of Ramghat under the Tarasso circle in Papumpare district. The fortified settlement spreads over 20 acres. During an excavation carried out by the archaeology section of the state directorate of research, the archaeologists discovered the remains. A…
New Delhi: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) organized its 16th Stakeholders’ Interaction Meet at the India International Centre in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of renewable energy in India. The event witnessed robust participation from stakeholders across the renewable energy sector, including Solar, Wind, Hydro, Bio Energy,…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, launched the second phase of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, eminent athletes, senior officials from…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Agriculture, and Farmer Welfare, Shri Arjun Munda, assumed the role of Chief Guest at the Business-to-Business (B2B) Meet organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs during the ongoing Aadi Mahotsav in New Delhi. The B2B Meet facilitated a direct interface between industry leaders, startup CEOs, tribal artisans, and…
