Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an enhancement of the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit from ₹15 lakh to ₹20 lakh for all regular state government employees. This decision will take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2024. The enhancement follows multiple appeals from various Service Associations in the state, which had requested an…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal, engaged in an interactive session with beneficiaries of the Product-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Saturday.
New Delhi: The second edition of the Indian Army’s flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD), wrapped up today at Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre. The two-day event attracted policymakers, strategic experts, academia, defence personnel, scientists, and representatives from multiple nations, including the United States, Russia, Israel, and Sri Lanka. The theme, “Drivers in Nation Building: Fueling…
Location: As Arunachal Pradesh gears up for simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the state has initiated a remarkable logistical feat to ensure democratic participation in its remote regions. The first batch of 40 election officials, including police personnel, has been airlifted to four remote polling stations in the Kra Daadi district. Situated in the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday unveiled the host city logo of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 here at Kalinga Stadium. The event will see 16 countries in the 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled from October 11 till October 30. This is for the first time India…
New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, AVSM, NM, took over as the Chief of Personnel (COP) of the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious naval career. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1989, Vice Admiral Bhalla brings with him a wealth of experience spanning over 35 years, encompassing diverse roles and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to extend the sponsorship of Men and Women Indian National Hockey Teams (both Senior and Junior) for 10 another years. Odisha has officially sponsored both Men’s and Women’s National Hockey teams since 2018. This support is going to be a significant step toward the growth and development of…
New Delhi: In a recent statement, the Government has highlighted its commitment to promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems as a means to expedite justice delivery in the country.
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting cultural preservation and heritage awareness among students, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Sri University (SSU) to establish a Heritage Club on the university campus. The initiative aims to strengthen academic collaboration, foster research in heritage…
Puri: Finally the century old Heritage Steam Locomotive PL-692 placed at BNR Hotel at Puri has been repaired and got a new look. The railway ministry received representations from different sections of society requesting for the maintenance and upkeep of the locomotive as the salinity in the air had damaged the engine. Its roof, roof…
