Webinar on “Citizen-Centric Services by Panchayati Raj Institutions” Highlights Digital Advancements in Rural Governance

New Delhi: A special webinar focused on “Citizen-Centric Services provided by Panchayati Raj Institutions” took place on November 11, 2024, under the National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW 2023–24). Jointly organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the event provided a platform for dialogue on…

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Odisha Govt Warns Public Servants Against Attempting to Influence Transfers and Postings

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government issued a stern warning to all public servants on Monday, instructing them to refrain from exerting undue influence to secure favorable transfers and postings. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja conveyed the directive in a letter addressed to secretaries of all government departments and district collectors, emphasizing adherence to established conduct rules. Chief Secretary…

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Prof. Manoranjan Parida Elected President of Indian Roads Congress (IRC)

New Delhi: Prof. Manoranjan Parida, the Director of the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, has been elected as the President of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) during the organization’s Annual Session held in Raipur on November 11. IRC, the largest professional body for highway engineers in India, focuses on developing and improving highway infrastructure,…

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‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’: India’s First Military Space Exercise Focuses on Securing Space-Based Assets

New Delhi: A pioneering three-day exercise, ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’, is currently underway from November 11-13, organized by the Defence Space Agency under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The exercise, a first of its kind, is designed to war-game and assess the growing threats to and from space-based assets and services, a critical component of…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Discusses AIIB’s Role in India’s Development Priorities

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, met with a high-level delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in New Delhi on Monday. The delegation, comprising 11 officials from the AIIB Board of Directors representing nine different constituencies, along with senior management and staff, visited India as part of the…

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Odisha Hosts International Symposium to Revive Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods for Sustainable Agriculture

Bhubaneswar: The two-day International Symposium on Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods (ISSFF), organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, concluded on a high note with commendations and valuable suggestions from state, national, and international participants. The event, held at Lok Seva Bhavan, focused on creating a roadmap for the promotion…

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World Skill Center in Odisha Hosts Graduation Ceremony, Launches New Initiatives to Empower Youth

Bhubaneswar: The fourth graduation ceremony of the World Skill Center (WSC), a premier global skilling facility established by the Odisha state government, was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Minister of Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, graced the occasion as the chief guest, congratulating the students who successfully completed their training in…

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