Mombasa, Kenya: In a significant move to enhance India’s relations with East Africa, INS Talwar docked at the port of Mombasa from September 22 to 25, 2024. This visit aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of SAGAR—Security and Growth for All in the Region. During its stay, personnel from the Indian Navy and the…
New Delhi: The second India-France Strategic Space Dialogue was successfully conducted in New Delhi on March 4, in a significant step towards fostering collaboration in space exploration and technology. The dialogue was led by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra representing India and Ms. Anne-Marie Descôtes, Secretary General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, leading the French delegation.
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving international travel access for residents of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated a new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar. The facility marks a significant milestone in enhancing citizen-centric services and reflects the state’s growing global engagement. Speaking at the event, the…
Odisha: To enhance early childhood development and support rural families struggling with childcare, Gram Vikas, with backing from the Azim Premji Foundation, launched the Shishu Ghar initiative in February 2024. The community-owned creche program now operates in 61 villages across Odisha’s Kandhamal, Gajapati, and Kalahandi districts, providing essential care, nutrition, and early learning to 421…
New Delhi: The Post Office Act, 2023, a significant legislative reform aimed at modernizing India’s postal services, has officially come into force today. This follows its passage in both houses of Parliament and the assent of the President of India on December 24, 2023. The new Act, which repeals the Indian Post Office Act of 1898,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure in the state, Khelo India Centres were officially inaugurated across all 30 districts of Odisha on Sunday. The move is aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting a vibrant sports culture across the state. Speaking at the launch, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today called young civil servants the “architects of Viksit Bharat @ 2047” during his address at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Convention, held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). Addressing a distinguished gathering of civil servants, academicians, industry leaders, and students, Dr. Singh emphasized their pivotal…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, concluded an Open House Discussion aimed at improving the human rights situation for the children of sex workers and marginalized communities. The hybrid event, held at the NHRC premises, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, NGOs, and civil society members, to address…
New Delhi: The Grand Finale of the National School Band Competition 2023-24 was a spectacle of talent and discipline as students showcased their musical prowess at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
Bhopal: The Department of Animal Husbandry, in collaboration with the World Bank, is conducting a crucial Avian Influenza Outbreak and Response Simulation Exercise in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on June 19 and 20, 2024. This timely workshop addresses the recent unusual outbreaks of Avian Influenza in Kerala and a global trend of spillovers to non-poultry species,…
