Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to unveil the Subhadra Yojana, a significant financial assistance scheme, on September 17 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The program will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will distribute Subhadra cards to the first batch of beneficiaries. A crucial meeting of the Subhadra Yojana State Level Management…
Bhubaneswar: The Climate Resilience Cell (CRC) was officially inaugurated today at Krushi Bhavan by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. This marks a significant advancement in Odisha’s commitment to enhancing climate resilience within its agricultural sector. The CRC, established under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), is tasked with the implementation and…
Bhubaneswar: The 45th Foundation Day of the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) was celebrated today at Panthanivas in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the state’s growing prominence in the tourism sector. The event was graced by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development, Mission Energy, and Tourism, Phamagi Parida, as the chief guest. In her…
Debrigarh: Khersel, a 65-year-old captive elephant under the care of the Hirakud Wildlife Division, passed away on September 2, due to natural causes related to old age. The elephant’s peaceful passing occurred in the presence of a veterinary team from Burla Medical and its longtime mahout, Hemachandra Bhue. Khersel had been receiving medical treatment for…
Ganjam: In the coastal village of Ganjam, Odisha, where traditional norms often dictate the roles of girls, Gauri’s story is one of resilience and determination. Despite living in a society where a girl’s education is often undervalued, Gauri, a young girl with big dreams, is navigating the challenges of her upbringing and community expectations to…
Mumbai, The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award for “Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen-Centric Services” at the 27th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) held in Mumbai. The award is part of the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG), which is organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and…
New Delhi: To modernize the agricultural sector, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the KrishiNivesh Agri Investment Portal at Pusa, New Delhi, today. The platform is designed to centralize investment opportunities and information, aiming to boost agribusinesses and increase farmers’ incomes. Union Ministers of State for Agriculture,…
Brunei: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Chancery premises of the High Commission of India in Brunei today. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister lit a ceremonial lamp and unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion. In addition to the formal proceedings, Prime Minister Modi interacted with members of the Indian community, acknowledging their significant…
New Delhi: In a series of upcoming review meetings, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, will assess the progress of Capital Expenditure (Capex) by various ministries and departments with significant outlays. The first such meeting, held today, focused on the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, and the Department of Telecom, Ministry…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, today visited Bharat Mandapam in the capital to review the preparations for the upcoming World Food India 2024, a mega food event scheduled from September 19-22, 2024. The minister, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry, representatives from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &…
