Bhubaneswar: With the Kharif cultivation season approaching and forecasts indicating possible El Niño conditions, the Odisha government on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of agricultural preparedness and water management strategies, directing departments to intensify planning to safeguard crop production and ensure water security. Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief Secretary Anu Garg…
New Delhi: The Third Session of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC) took place in New Delhi from May 13th to May 14th, 2024. Under the co-chairpersonship of Priya P. Nair, Economic Adviser at the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Rudo. M. Faranisi, Chief Director of Economic Cooperation,…
Bhubaneswar: Meesho, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace, has forged a significant partnership with the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), Government of Odisha, and the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration, facilitated by Palladium Consulting India Pvt Ltd, the lead implementation partner of the “SWAKALPA” program, aims to empower…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing digital connectivity and financial collaboration, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sought ₹12,59,148 crore from the 16th Finance Commission for the period 2026-31, outlining a financial roadmap to achieve ‘Samruddha Odisha by 2036’. During an extensive deliberation with Finance Commission Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya and other members at ITC Hotel, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister presented the state’s financial…
Maura: The Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar marked a significant milestone in its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries by making a port call at Muara, Brunei on 09 April 2024. This visit underscores India’s commitment to maritime cooperation and environmental stewardship in the ASEAN region. The port call of ICGS…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening the state’s commitment to employment generation, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed the Nijukti Mela at Capital High School ground in Bhubaneswar, where he reaffirmed the government’s focus on expanding job opportunities. Speaking to newly appointed employees, he emphasized that government jobs are not just a means of livelihood but a platform for…
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs held a crucial meeting today with the Retailers Association of India (RAI) to address the price situation of pulses and to ensure compliance with the stock limits prescribed for Tur and Chana under the recent amendments to the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on…
New Delhi: India has officially entered the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the venue in its final bid submitted to Commonwealth Sport. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has cleared the proposal, with the government committed to fully funding the event. The move follows an earlier Expression of Interest naming Ahmedabad…
New Delhi: India, with its vast railway network transporting millions daily, is witnessing a transformative change in food safety standards across railway stations, thanks to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative. The initiative has now successfully certified 150 railway stations across the country, ensuring passengers access safe, hygienic,…
