Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a 10 percent reservation for Agniveers from Odisha who are not absorbed into the defense services. This announcement was made today at Lokseva Bhawan before the Chief Minister departed for Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting. “Our soldiers are our pride,” Chief Minister…
New Delhi: Umang Narula, Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 today, marking the commencement of a two-week cleanliness drive aimed at fostering a culture of cleanliness and hygiene. The event kicked off with the administration of the Swachhata Pledge to all officers and officials of the ministry, reaffirming their…
Bengaluru: Taking a stride that resonates with the cultural fabric of the city, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has officially adopted its hometown’s vernacular name, Bengaluru, as part of its team identity. The announcement came during the franchise’s UNBOX event at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar: With the summer heat wave approaching, the Odisha government has instructed all higher education institutions to conduct classes and examinations during morning hours to protect students and faculty from extreme temperatures. The Higher Education Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to universities and degree colleges, outlining preventive measures to mitigate heat-related risks….
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting today in New Delhi to review the preparedness and long-term measures for flood management in the country. The meeting focused on the implementation of advanced technologies and strategies to mitigate flood risks and enhance disaster management policies. During the meeting, Amit…
New Delhi: In a bold vision for India’s future, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing that investment is the third engine of development, covering investment in people, the economy, and innovation. Enhancing Nutritional Support for Women and Children As part of the government’s commitment to investing in its people,…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned poet Ashutos Parida from Odisha has been honoured with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Odia literature. The accolade is bestowed upon him for his remarkable Odia poetry collection titled ‘Aprastuta Mrutyu.’ The Sahitya Akademi Awards, which celebrate excellence in literature across 24 languages in…
Thimphu: Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra engaged in constructive discussions with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D N Dhungyel, focusing on crucial bilateral issues that are of mutual interest.
Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the crucial role of pensioners and elder citizens in building a developed India by 2047. Speaking at the 54th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, conducted a high-level meeting today to review the implementation of the “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP). During the meeting, Shah reiterated the Government of India’s commitment to the comprehensive development of border villages under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah highlighted the necessity…
