Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move, the 23rd Governing Body meeting of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) convened today, led by Usha Devi, Minister of Housing & Urban Development. The session witnessed crucial decisions, including the approval of a budget totaling 255.46 lakh rupees for the fiscal year 2024-25. The discussions revolved around various SUDA…
Mumbai: Former India opener and mentor of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the India Men’s senior team. The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday. Gambhir will succeed Rahul Dravid, who led India to the final of the ICC World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup in 2023, and also guided the team to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Bhubaneswar: With the upcoming General and Assembly elections looming in Odisha, the state’s police force has taken proactive measures to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. A dedicated special unit has been set up, aimed at monitoring and curbing the dissemination of false information during the electoral process. Inspector…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs marked the culmination of Swachhata Pakhwada, a fortnight-long cleanliness drive, which was celebrated from April 16th to April 30th, 2024. Aligned with the Swachhata Pakhwada Calendar for the year 2024, released by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India, the initiative aimed to promote cleanliness…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, visited the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying’s pavilion at World Food India 2024 held at Bharat Mandapam. His visit highlighted the department’s commitment to technological advancements in the livestock and dairy sectors. During his tour, the Minister expressed appreciation…
Bhubaneswar: As the much-anticipated inauguration of the Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor project in Puri approaches on January 17, stringent security measures have been put in place, featuring a comprehensive four-layer security cover. In a recent inspection, Director General of Police (In-Charge) Arun Sarangi revealed that a robust security presence, including 80 platoons of police force,…
La Réunion: In a display of India’s commitment to regional maritime security, the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion on October 27, 2024. This visit is part of the ship’s ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region, aimed at bolstering the India-France partnership in tackling maritime security challenges. During the port…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance agricultural infrastructure and empowering small and marginal farmers, the Government of Odisha signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar today. The agreements focus on post-harvest management and livelihood promotion for Women Self-Help Group (WSHG) members through strengthened agricultural production clusters. The first MoU was signed between the Directorate…
Hyderabad: In a significant stride towards sustainable electronic waste management, the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on E-waste Management at its Hyderabad laboratory.
Ranchi: A two-day national workshop under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), concluded in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on February 16, 2024.
