Bhubaneswar: A national conference on “Good Governance and Developed Odisha – 2036 & 2047” was inaugurated today at the Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together senior policymakers, experts, and officials to outline a shared vision for a modern, efficient, and inclusive Odisha over the next two decades. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable achievement, the Odisha Government has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Silver Award 2023 for its innovative Disaster Assistance Monitoring & Payment System (DAMPS). The accolade recognizes the state’s commitment to excellence in e-governance and efficient disaster relief management. The DAMPS project, implemented by the Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Govt….
Kochi: In a historic move, India is set to play a crucial role in facilitating the first-ever focused discussions on regulating tourism in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). The event, hosted in Kochi, Kerala, from May 20 to May 30,…
Harare: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showcased a masterclass in batting as they led India to a thumping 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, clinching an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. At the Harare Sports Club, India effortlessly chased down Zimbabwe’s total of 152/7, reaching 156 without losing a wicket in just 15.2 overs. Jaiswal,…
Dehradun: Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and the Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun. Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, was also present at the event, which marked a significant…
Pennsylvania: Former US President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt with minor injuries, an incident the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) attributes to divine intervention by Lord Jagannath, whose nine-day long Rath Yatra festival is currently going on.
Lilongwe, Malawi: On the second day of her visit to Malawi, President Droupadi Murmu met with President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera at the State House in Lilongwe, where the two leaders engaged in fruitful discussions aimed at deepening the bilateral relationship between India and Malawi. During this significant meeting, President Murmu witnessed the signing of several…
New Delhi: Polling in the fifth phase of the General Elections 2024 commenced at 7 AM today across 49 parliamentary constituencies (PCs), recording an approximate voter turnout of 57.47% by 7:45 PM. Voters turned out in large numbers, braving hot weather conditions in many parts of the states that went to the polls today. Despite…
New Delhi: All the centrally protected monuments, sites and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) across the country will be opened from June 16. The ASI protected sites were closed since April after the second wave of Covid-19 cases in the country. Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel tweeted, “Today the Union Tourism Ministry…
New Delhi: Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is steering the ‘One District One Product Sampark’ initiative, organizing nationwide events to spotlight success stories emanating from various districts.
