Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone “DANA” approaches the coast, with its impact expected to be felt on October 24th and 25th at Paradip Port, the Paradip Port Authority has implemented a series of precautionary steps to ensure safety and minimize potential disruptions. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about the impending cyclone, prompting swift and decisive…
Dehradun: The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has taken a significant step towards improving the lives of Divyangjan by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with six prominent institutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, chaired a key stakeholders’ consultation meeting today in New Delhi to discuss the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024. The consultation, part of a series of ongoing discussions, aimed to gather valuable inputs from diverse stakeholders to shape a…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant meeting with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, during the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan today. This high-level dialogue comes in the wake of a recent agreement aimed at complete disengagement and resolution of outstanding issues stemming from the 2020 border clashes…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move towards transforming the training and capacity building of government employees, the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat, signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday. This significant initiative is aimed at revolutionizing the capacity-building framework for civil servants in Odisha, marking…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Health Assurance Society (SHAS), the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, has de-empanelled five private hospitals for committing irregularities. This action is part of the government’s strict stance against fraudulent activities within the scheme, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to citizens. The five hospitals that have been…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the state, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai, to facilitate heart transplantation at SCB Medical College and Hospital (MCH) in Cuttack. The MoU was signed in the presence of Health and Family…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet approved five key proposals on Wednesday, including significant modifications to the Subhadra Yojana and measures to support farmers and enhance air connectivity across the state. In a major decision, the Cabinet approved changes to the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at financially empowering women and providing safety nets to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023, originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, due to the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana. In an official notification, OPSC authorities announced the decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of candidates, exam staff, and all others involved in…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has announced that Australia will be the “Country of Focus” at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Australia’s significant contributions to global cinema, honoring its…
