Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, assessed various schemes and activities under the Department of Mission Shakti, emphasizing its pivotal role in the state’s development. During the session, Parida acknowledged the substantial progress Mission Shakti has made in empowering women across Odisha. She highlighted the initiative’s significant…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced several new initiatives in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure, social welfare, digital transformation, and economic development. With a total budget outlay of Rs. 2,90,000 crore, these initiatives aim to drive inclusive growth across various sectors. Major New Initiatives: Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana: Rs. 30 crore allocated to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell will remain closed on February 24, 2025, due to the ongoing Budget session of the Odisha Assembly. As per an official press release, the General Administration and Public Grievance Department notified that the CM’s Grievance Cell, located at Unit V, Bhubaneswar, will not be operational on this date.
Leh: Ladakh activist and reformer Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Union Territory, two days after violent statehood protests in Leh left four civilians dead and nearly 90 others injured. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has accused Wangchuk of instigating the violence, which saw mobs set fire to…
Gandhinagar: The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, hosted an outreach event in Amarapur, Gandhinagar, as part of the India International Science Festival (IISF) on October 17, 2024. The event attracted nearly 500 students, aged 14 to 18, offering them a…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, unveiled a range of transformative measures aimed at boosting investment and spurring economic growth across sectors. The Budget focuses on enhancing public-private partnerships (PPP), supporting states with capital expenditure, and introducing strategic reforms in sectors like mining and manufacturing….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has added another feather to its cap as Suakati Gram Panchayat in Keonjhar district’s Banspal block has been honoured with a coveted Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This recognition makes Suakati one of only three local bodies in the country to be awarded in the newly introduced…
Muscat, Oman: Indian Naval Ships Tir and Shardul, along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera from the First Training Squadron (1TS), concluded their four-day visit to Muscat, Oman on October 9, 2024, marking a significant step towards strengthening the maritime ties between India and Oman. The visit saw extensive engagements between the Indian Navy and…
Fortaleza, Brazil: The G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) culminated in the approval of the Labour and Employment Ministerial Declaration on July 26, 2024. The two-day meeting, held under the presidency of Brazil, saw active participation from ministers of the G20 nations, including the Indian delegation led by Minister of State for Labour and…
New Delhi: The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) commenced in New Delhi, India, from March 18 to March 22, 2024, heralding a critical dialogue on the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The inaugural day, themed as IPHE Academic Outreach at IIT…
