New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. This decision brings a 3% increase over the existing rate of 50% of Basic Pay/Pension, aimed at compensating for rising inflation….
New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, held a comprehensive review meeting today with members of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) at Transport Bhawan to assess the industry’s preparedness for the introduction of ethanol and flex fuel-powered vehicles. During the meeting, Gadkari highlighted the importance of transitioning from fossil…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring transparency and addressing farmers’ concerns during the Kharif paddy procurement season, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that each Minister will be assigned to oversee one or two districts as observers. This initiative was announced during a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department has emphasized setting up at least 50 nature camps in each panchayat to deepen students’ connection with nature and instil a sense of environmental stewardship. At the 18th Governing Body Meeting of the Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) in Bhubaneswar, Satyabrat Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, Environment…
Algiers: In a prestigious ceremony held at Sidi Abdellah, President of India Droupadi Murmu was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University of Algeria. The degree was conferred in recognition of her efforts in advocating for science and education to benefit all social groups in…
New Delhi: Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), in collaboration with Tidal Wave Pvt Ltd, is demonstrating how 5G technology is revolutionizing the mining industry at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, held at Pragati Maidan from October 15-18. The exhibition highlights 13 cutting-edge 5G-enabled use cases that showcase the transformative potential of…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today held an insightful interaction with the 2023 batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers in New Delhi. The session, attended by senior officials including the Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB), and Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy…
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing cultural and creative collaboration, India and Colombia have signed the Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement, providing a new platform for filmmakers from both nations to collaborate on various aspects of film production. The agreement was signed by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, and…
New Delhi: On the occasion of the third anniversary of the PM GatiShakti initiative, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today launched the district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, aimed at enhancing infrastructure development in 27 aspirational districts across India. Speaking at the launch event, Shri Goyal emphasized that GatiShakti…
Visakhapatnam: In a significant move to address the immediate skill gaps in Andhra Pradesh, Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, inaugurated a new National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension centre today at the Andhra Medical Tech Zone (AMTZ) campus. This initiative reflects the central government’s commitment to expanding…
