Over 21,000 Anganwadi Centres in Odisha Lack Buildings, 31,000 Without Electricity

Bhubaneswar: A large number of Anganwadi centres in Odisha continue to operate without proper infrastructure, with more than 21,000 centres lacking their own buildings and over 31,000 centres without electricity, according to Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida. Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Arvind Mohapatra in the State Assembly, the Minister…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces ‘Made in India’ Semiconductor Chip by 2025 at Global Investors Summit

Bhopal: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip will be ready for production by 2025 while addressing the second day of the ‘Global Investors Summit 2025’ in Bhopal via video conferencing. He also congratulated the HLBS family on the inauguration of their new IT manufacturing plant, calling it a…

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Reviews IREDA’s Strategic Roadmap, Praises Its Role in Renewable Energy Growth

New Delhi: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, visited the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) at its Registered Office in India Habitat Centre today. During the visit, the Minister reviewed IREDA’s performance and discussed its future roadmap for advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions. Welcoming the…

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Gouri Mohanty Elected as Executive Council Member of Karate India Organisation

Bhubaneswar: Gouri Mohanty, Secretary of the Odisha State Karate-Do Association (OSKA), has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as an executive council member of the Karate India Organisation (KIO). The elections saw Bharat Sharma from Delhi being elected as the President of KIO, while Sanjeev Jangra from Uttarakhand secured the position of General Secretary….

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President Droupadi Murmu Conferred Honorary Doctorate by University of Mauritius

New Delhi: The University of Mauritius bestowed the prestigious Honoris Causa Degree of Doctor of Civil Law upon the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in a ceremony held today. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu acknowledged the pivotal role universities play in shaping the future of humanity, emphasizing that institutions like the University of Mauritius serve…

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UGC Proposes Working Women Hostels within University Campuses

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) sets the stage for a transformative initiative, proposing the establishment of Working Women Hostels (WWH) within university campuses. This visionary move is part of a larger commitment to enhance women’s educational empowerment, aligning with India’s commendable progress, boasting a 43% representation of women graduates in STEM fields. As…

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eSwasthya Dham Portal Now Integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Dehradun: To enhance healthcare accessibility for pilgrims, the Uttarakhand Government’s Department of Health and Family Welfare has announced the integration of the eSwasthya Dham portal with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The ABDM, a central sector scheme launched in September 2021, aims to create an integrated digital health infrastructure across India. The eSwasthya Dham portal,…

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