Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar emerged victorious in a crucial trust vote in the state Assembly on Monday, with 130 legislators casting their votes in his favour. This development unfolded as the Opposition staged a walkout during the voting process. The Bihar Assembly, comprising 243 MLAs, witnessed the floor test two weeks after Kumar’s…
Belém, Brazil: In a proud moment for India, AJSA India has won the Most Prestigious Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) Award 2025 under the Women’s Livelihoods category at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil. The honour places the Odisha-based organisation among the world’s leading community-driven climate action initiatives. The award was…
Bhubaneswar: In a dedicated effort to enhance life-saving measures and bolster voluntary blood collection in remote areas, the Odisha State Medical Corporation Limited is set to deploy two new Mobile Blood Collection Vans to various Medical Colleges and District Headquarter Hospitals. Building upon the success of the initiative launched in November 2019, which saw the…
Kakinada: The fourth edition of the bilateral tri-service exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the United States culminated on April 11 with a high-profile Distinguished Visitors’ (DV) Day at Kakinada, showcasing the seamless coordination and operational readiness of both nations in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) scenarios. The DV Day event was attended…
Bangkok: In a bid to boost inbound tourism and strengthen its global presence, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated in the prestigious PATA Travel Mart 2024, held in Bangkok from August 27 to 29. The “Incredible India” Pavilion was inaugurated by Nagesh Singh, Ambassador of India to Thailand, alongside officials from the Ministry…
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, has etched its name in history by reaching its highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) during the fiscal year 2023-24. Surpassing the previous milestone of 6.05 million TEUs recorded in 2022-23, this accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the port’s…
Itanagar: In major political development in Arunachal Pradesh, 10 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates has clinched an unopposed victory in the state assembly elections 2024, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. This unopposed win, out of the total 60 seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, reflects the BJP’s strong…
London: An Indian delegation led by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, completed a successful visit to the United Kingdom from September 30 to October 2, 2024. The visit, aimed at enhancing bilateral legal cooperation, included high-level meetings and significant engagements with UK officials and members of the Indian…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards leveraging technology for effective implementation of rural development programs, Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, launched the “SARATHI” app at Krishi Bhawan.
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…
