Rajya Sabha Approves Bills Amending SC & ST List in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi: In a significant legislative move, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills on Tuesday aimed at modifying the roster of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Arjun Munda presented the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024, for approval. This…

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CSIR Engages Over 800 Students in Nationwide Scientific Activity to Promote STEM Learning

New Delhi: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), one of India’s largest science and technology organizations, conducted a nationwide scientific activity aimed at fostering interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) among school students. The event, coordinated by the Delhi-based Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), connected 33 CSIR laboratories across…

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Celebrating Rabindra Jayanti: IGNCA Hosts Exhibition and Lecture

New Delhi: The Conservation and Cultural Archives Division of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) recently played host to a captivating exhibition and enlightening lecture in commemoration of Rabindra Jayanti. Titled ‘The Rare Photographs of Rabindranath Tagore’, the exhibition, curated by Ganesh Narayan Singh, drew attention to lesser-known facets of Tagore’s life…

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Principal Secretary Usha Padhee Reviews Development Projects, Welfare Schemes in Sundargarh

Sundargarh: Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department and Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhee undertook a two-day visit to Sundargarh district to review the progress and implementation of various development projects and welfare schemes. During the visit, the Principal Secretary inspected multiple locations across the district, interacted with beneficiaries and officials,…

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Odisha CM Focuses on Recruitment Reforms to Strengthen Public Services

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday called for an accelerated recruitment process to fill government vacancies, emphasizing the importance of a strong workforce for improving public services. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, was attended by chairpersons of various recruitment commissions and senior government officials. Highlighting the state’s ambitious target of recruiting…

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National Short Film Festival Draws 247 Entries

Cuttack: The National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 has garnered an impressive response, witnessing a submission of 247 entries from talented filmmakers, amateur enthusiasts, and students hailing from various corners of the country. The entries span a spectrum of genres, including documentary, experimental, narrative, fiction, non-fiction, and animation. This edition of the festival, themed…

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