New Delhi: The Indian government has launched the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to eliminate the manual engagement of sanitation workers in hazardous tasks such as sewer and septic tank cleaning. This human-centric approach, jointly initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs hosted the Prize Distribution Function of the 16th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2019-20 for Universities/Colleges at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: The work for the redevelopment of the Bhubaneswar Railway Station has commenced recently. A Camp office to look after the proposed work has been made operational in front of the station. Bhubaneswar Railway Station is being redeveloped with World-Class infrastructure. East Coast Railway General Manager Roop Narayan Sunkar advised officials to make this project…
Bhubaneswar: The 77th State-level Republic Day celebration was observed with grandeur and patriotic fervour at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the State Capital on Sunday. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati unfurled the National Flag at 8.30 AM and took the ceremonial salute at the parade, marking the commencement of the celebrations. The venue was elaborately decorated,…
Raipur: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the graduates and faculty of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur at its 14th convocation today. In a speech that inspired students to lead with both technological innovation and a sense of social responsibility, President Murmu emphasized the importance of a balanced, ethical approach to progress. Highlighting…
Phuket: As part of its ongoing training deployment to Southeast Asia, three Indian naval ships—INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Veera—arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand today. The First Training Squadron (1TS) was welcomed with full ceremonial honors by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), with the RTN band playing in celebration of the…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance edible oil production and drive agro-industrial development in the state, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three leading oil palm companies to initiate large-scale plantations across four districts. The agreement, formalized under the National…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department, marking a significant step in the modernization of taxpayer registration services. The project, with an estimated cost of ₹1,435 crore, promises to transform the way taxpayers access and manage…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government sanctioned 283 projects at a cost of Rs. 10.47 Crores in Angul district and 408 projects at a cost of Rs. 12.59 Crores in Sambalpur district. The revolutionary decision to address public grievances promptly showcases the commitment of the government towards the welfare and development of the people. The sanction orders…
Bhubaneswar: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today unveiled ‘WAVES,’ the highly anticipated OTT platform from Prasar Bharati, during the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Marking its entry into…
