New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today launched the retail distribution of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR. The event was marked by the flagging off of mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar, in the presence of Ministers of State B.L….
Melbourne: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, delivered the plenary speech at the Australian International Education Conference in Melbourne today. During the event, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare MP, to discuss collaborative opportunities in the education sector. The conference witnessed the participation of university heads, members of the…
As Cyclone Dana is forecast to make landfall along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha on October 24-25, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region (North-East) has implemented a series of preventive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property at sea. With the cyclone intensifying, the ICG has been closely monitoring the…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana, currently intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between the Bhitarkanika and Dhamra regions between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD scientist Umasankar Das, briefing the media, stated, “The cyclone is projected to hit Bhitarkanika…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana,’ the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced the closure of all monuments and museums under its jurisdiction in Odisha on October 24 and 25. The decision has been taken to prevent any potential damage or untoward incidents as the severe cyclonic storm approaches the state’s coastline….
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to discuss preparedness and post-cyclone restoration measures. Held at the DGP’s camp office, the meeting centered on ensuring minimal impact from the cyclone, with the state government setting an ambitious target of…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, today on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit. This marked the first high-level meeting between the two leaders since Dr. Pezeshkian’s election as the 9th President of Iran. Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Pezeshkian on his…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at supporting the well-being of women employees, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed an increase in the number of additional casual leave (CL) days available to women working in the state government from 10 days to 12 days annually. These 12 days of additional CL can be availed…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. This marked their second meeting of the year, following their earlier discussions during the 22nd Annual Summit in Moscow in July 2024. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the impending Cyclone ‘Dana,’ Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed ministers to oversee cyclone management efforts in districts likely to be impacted by the severe storm. The Chief Minister’s move aims to ensure a coordinated and effective response to mitigate the potential damage caused by the cyclone. Under the…
