New Delhi: In a major step towards bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance, the Indian Army has signed a contract worth ₹80.43 crore with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd. for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems. The agreement, finalized on February 25 under the ‘Buy Indian (IDDM)’…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) celebrated World Habitat Day 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the theme “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future.” The event emphasized the critical role of youth in shaping sustainable and inclusive cities, aligning with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Tokhan…
Bhubaneswar: MoBus services is all set to launch in the new routes for the pilgrim city Puri from April 1, on the auspicious day of Utkal Divas. Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) revealed it on its official Twitter handle today. As per the decision, MoBus will be plying on new routes from Puri Bus Stand to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has commenced the selection process for the Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship 2026-27, inviting eligible doctoral scholars from state public universities to apply for the fellowship under the Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Programme (MRIP). A notification issued by the Higher Education Department stated that applications will be accepted online through the Student Academic…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, hosts the Startup India Innovation Week 2024, a week-long celebration aimed at uniting startups, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Mumbai: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS – MSME) to facilitate loans of up to Rs. 100 crore for machinery and equipment purchases without collateral. This initiative follows the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement and was unveiled at the post-budget stakeholders’ interaction in Mumbai….
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, marking a significant step towards enhancing public awareness of the various social welfare schemes and legal protections available to marginalized and vulnerable communities across India. The MoU signing took place…
Bhubaneswar: With monsoon activity intensifying across Odisha and concerns rising over possible urban flooding and waterlogging, the State Government has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to remain on alert and strengthen preparedness measures to ensure uninterrupted civic services and public safety. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday instructed municipal…
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized a special event at its headquarters in New Delhi today to highlight its diverse initiatives in knowledge management, capacity building, education, and culture. On the occasion, Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, released a compilation of GI-tagged tribal paintings, along with specially designed…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold a Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson on 4 May 2021. India and UK enjoy a Strategic Partnership since 2004. It has been marked by regular high level exchanges and growing convergences in diverse areas. The Summit will be…
