Odisha’s Deputy CM Pravati Parida Meets India’s High Commissioner in UK to Promote Tourism

Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from Odisha, led by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, is currently on a mission in the United Kingdom to enhance the state’s tourism sector. The visit aims to promote Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and unique attractions to potential tourists from the UK and Europe. During her visit, Deputy Chief Minister Parida met…

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Odisha to Host International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha is set to organize the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods (ISSFF) at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on November 10 and 11. The event, themed “Celebrating Shree Anna & Agricultural Heritage of Odisha,” will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and…

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President Murmu Inaugurates First Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural Asian Buddhist Summit today, organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The summit serves as a platform to discuss the teachings of Buddhism and their relevance in contemporary society. In her address, President Murmu emphasized that India…

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Ministry of Civil Aviation Hosts Luncheon to Honor Women Achievers in Aviation

New Delhi: In a momentous gathering under the initiative “The President with the People,” President Droupadi Murmu interacted with 51 remarkable women achievers in the civil aviation sector during a luncheon hosted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The event brought together pilots, cabin crew, flight dispatchers, air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, airport managers, and…

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches Phase-II of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice Retail Sale Initiative

New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched Phase-II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice today by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar. Minister of State B.L. Verma was also present at the launch event, marking…

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Indian Navy Hosts Third MAHASAGAR Virtual Interaction with Indian Ocean Region Maritime Leaders

New Delhi: The Indian Navy conducted the third edition of its high-level virtual interaction, MAHASAGAR, today, as Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, engaged with Heads of Navies, Maritime Agencies, and senior leaders from Indian Ocean Region (IOR) littoral nations. Representatives from Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and…

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Keel Laying Ceremony for First Two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels Held at GRSE, Kolkata

Kolkata: The Keel Laying ceremony for Yard 3037 and 3038, marking the beginning of construction for the first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), took place today at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata. Presiding over the ceremony was the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Dr. CV Ananda Bose, alongside senior officials…

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DFS Secretary Reviews Public Sector Banks’ Performance, Emphasizes Financial Inclusion and Digital Initiatives

New Delhi: M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a key review meeting today with Managing Directors and CEOs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to assess their performance and progress across financial soundness, digital transformation, cybersecurity, customer service, and support for priority sectors like agriculture and MSMEs. The meeting also focused on…

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Qatar and India Strengthen Ties in Fight Against Money Laundering and Terror Financing

New Delhi: A high-level delegation from Qatar, led by His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Al Thani, Head of Qatar’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-Qatar), visited India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) on November 4-5, 2024. The visit, hosted by FIU-IND Head Vivek Aggarwal, represents a crucial step toward deepening the partnership between the two countries in combating money…

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