Sydney, Australia: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, participated in the 2nd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting held today in Sydney. Joining him were Australia’s Minister for Education, Jason Clare MP, and Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles MP. During his address, Pradhan highlighted the significance of the AIESC as a vital…
Lagos: Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State, addressed the vibrant Indian community in Lagos, Nigeria, expressing gratitude for their warm welcome and acknowledging their role as a living bridge connecting India to the world.
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move, the Odisha government has announced the extension of maternity and paternity leave benefits to state employees who attain parenthood through surrogacy. The decision was formalized in an office memorandum issued by the Finance Department on Thursday, marking a significant step in inclusive employee welfare policies. Under the new guidelines, a…
Hubbali-Dharwad: Addressing the students and faculty members of IIT Dharwad, Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that India is currently in an “epic mood” and is making unparalleled progress across various fronts. He urged the youth to take pride in the country’s phenomenal rise, emphasizing that “India’s rise is unstoppable.”
Puri: Participants of the 21st edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on May 10 voiced concern over the deteriorating condition of several historical and cultural landmarks in the holy city, calling for urgent steps to preserve Puri’s rich heritage. The heritage walk began from the nearly 300-year-old Maniram Matha near Marichikote Square on the…
Apulia, Italy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister H.E. Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy. The meeting marked a significant engagement between the two leaders, who reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and the UK to further strengthen their bilateral…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has amended its Excise Rules, banning dance performances in bars statewide. Announced on Tuesday, this move aligns with the state’s new excise policy issued in August, which prohibits dance bars but allows women over 21 to participate in musical or orchestra performances at licensed premises serving foreign and Indian Made Foreign Liquor…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI) at Lok Seva Bhawan for the introduction of a customised Union Super Salary Account for OHPC employees. The MoU was signed in the august presence of Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister, Agriculture…
Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the ‘Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research’ at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, today. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and various dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Shri Amit Shah praised the Swaminarayan sect, highlighting Lord Swaminarayan’s contributions…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the next edition of its flagship agricultural conclave, Odisha Krushi Mahakumbh – Krushi Odisha 2026, from January 22 to 24 at the Biju Patnaik Sports Ground in Baramunda here. The mega event, jointly promoted by the state government and the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, is expected to be…
