IICA and CMAI Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen India’s Carbon Markets and Decarbonisation Efforts

New Delhi: In a major move to bolster India’s carbon markets and accelerate decarbonisation, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the inaugural day of the IICA-CMAI Masterclass on Global & Indian Carbon Markets. The event, held in New Delhi,…

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Odisha Govt Appoints New Collectors for Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur Districts

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced the appointment of two new Collectors for key districts in the state, in compliance with the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI). In a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department on Friday, the government appointed Arindam Dakua, a 2011-batch IAS officer, as the…

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Mass Drug Administration Programme Against Filariasis to Begin on February 10

Bhubaneswar: The Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme for the prevention of filariasis will commence across select districts of Odisha from February 10, with around 7.40 lakh people set to receive anti-filariasis medication. As per the schedule, the National Deworming Day (NDD) programme will be conducted alongside the MDA drive from February 10 to 19 in…

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World Skill Center Invites Applications for School of Services 2024-25 Batch

Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center, Odisha’s premier institution for skill development, is inviting online applications for its School of Services 2024-25 batch. Offering year-long, market-oriented advanced training programs, the center aims to equip Odisha’s youth for careers in the national and global service sectors. Interested candidates can apply from June 30 to August 30. Following…

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Prabhulal’s Handcrafted Sarasatiya: A Sweet Tradition from Sambalpur Takes Center Stage at Ekamra Utsav

Bhubaneswar: In the heart of Odisha, Sambalpur unfolds its culinary treasure trove, revealing the famed Sambalpur Sarasatiya, a delectable sweet synonymous with Prabhu Lal Gupta and his renowned Maa Samalei sweets. What was once a local delight is now drawing crowds in Bhubaneswar, thanks to the Ekamra Utsav organized by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority. The…

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Odisha Cabinet approves ₹2,496-crore agri-entrepreneurship scheme

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate agricultural entrepreneurship and promote value-added farming, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY) for another five years with a financial outlay of ₹2,496.40 crore. The State Sector Scheme will be implemented from 2026-27 to 2030-31 to provide capital investment subsidies for setting…

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