Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at fostering inclusive growth for students with disabilities in Odisha. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes…
Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, addressing potential solutions for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The President suggested one avenue could involve the formation of a non-militarized Palestinian government. This call marked the first conversation between Biden and Netanyahu in nearly a month, with discussions…
Bhubaneswar: The pristine wilderness of Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district will get rail connectivity as the proposed Jajpur Road-Dhamra railway line charts its course through the heart of this natural haven. Traversing key stations like Chhotaraipur, Rampur Segadi, Bahabalpur, Jajpur Town, Jaleswarpur, Saipura, Mangalpur, Aradi, Chandabali, and Bhitarkanika, the 95-km railway line project…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the top spot in the 2024 Urban Governance Index (UGI), an independent study conducted by the Praja Foundation. This prestigious ranking highlights Odisha’s remarkable success in urban reforms, particularly in empowering local governance structures, decentralization, and fostering citizen involvement. Odisha outperformed 31 cities across the country, showcasing its leadership in urban governance…
New Delhi: Ashu Mathur, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS), has assumed the charge of Chief Adviser (Cost), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
New Delhi: The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024’s theme, “The Future is Now,” was officially unveiled yesterday by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region. The announcement highlights India’s pivotal role in the global technological evolution and sets the stage for IMC 2024 to bring together global leaders, visionaries, pioneers,…
Bhubaneswar: The State Surveillance Unit of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), Odisha, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to public health surveillance during the 20-year commemorative event of IDSP held in New Delhi. This accolade underscores the dedication and commitment of the team in safeguarding public health across the state. Dr. Pramila Baral,…
Hyderabad: In a significant move towards fostering indigenous capabilities in the space sector, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has extended its financial support to M/s Dhruva Space Private Limited, Hyderabad, for their pioneering project titled “Space Grade Solar Array Fabrication and Test Facility.” This collaboration marks a crucial step towards advancing technological innovations in the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing avenues to bolster the bilateral partnership between India and Ukraine across various domains. During the conversation, the two leaders deliberated on strategies to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the two nations. They emphasized the importance…
Vientiane, Lao PDR: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane on November 21, 2024, reaffirming India’s stance on regional security, peaceful dialogue, and sustainable development. Highlighting the nation’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, he stated, “India stands for freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce,…
