Bhairunda: In a significant move towards enhancing rural self-employment, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in the Rural Self Employment Programme held in Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh. During the event, he launched the Awas Sakhi Mobile App under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and inaugurated 100 Community Managed Training Centres (CMTCs) across 18…
New Delhi: In a major move to enhance the efficiency of cargo clearance and ease of doing business in India, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) during the CBIC Conclave held in the capital today. The Time Release Study (TRS), a…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently announced major infrastructural projects in Jammu & Kashmir, signaling a significant investment in the region’s transportation and tourism sectors. In a social media post, Nitin Gadkari revealed an allocation of Rs. 1404.94 crore for the Widening and Strengthening project of the Rafiabad –…
Cuttack: The second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium came to an abrupt halt when a floodlight malfunction plunged a section of the field into darkness. The interruption occurred in the 7th over of India’s chase, with the team comfortably placed at 48 for no loss. The issue arose at 6.1 overs, leaving…
Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur marked its 10th Foundation Day with the announcement of a major initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its classrooms, a move that will revolutionize how students learn. The institution, which has consistently focused on innovation, inclusiveness, and integrity, continues to push the boundaries of management education. The Foundation Day celebration, held…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards women-led development, the Government of Odisha on Tuesday rolled out substantial financial assistance for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at a special programme held at Mission Shakti Bhawan. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Mission Shakti Pravati Parida disbursed interest subvention and financial support to lakhs of women SHGs, aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: Seventeen-year-old Odia boy Bablu Munda, an International Wushu (A Chinese Martial Art form) player represented Odisha in a national level festive event organized by UNICEF at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in South Delhi on World Children’s Day. In the event, a friendly futsal match was organized for the children where Bablu along with other children…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, will take place at neutral venues. This decision, confirmed by the ICC Executive Board on Thursday, aims to ensure smooth operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the…
Kolkata: In a major blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led government, the division bench of the Calcutta High Court, comprising Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi, announced its verdict on Monday, invalidating all appointments made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016. The ruling nullifies a total of 25,753 appointments across various…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding the reach of urban governance, the Odisha government has announced the creation of 16 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) and 7 new municipalities across the state. The decision was made public by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the Local Self-Governance Day celebrations held at the Railway Auditorium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The…
