Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national frontrunner in implementing the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, securing the second position across the country. The state has already empowered 5 lakh women under the initiative, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi setting a bold target to reach 25 lakh women by 2027. The announcement was made at a…
Bhubaneswar: The six-day Subhadra Shakti Leadership Summit, organised by the Mission Shakti Department, Government of Odisha at Konark, concluded successfully, marking a significant initiative to strengthen women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in the state. Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest and highlighted the important role women are playing…
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on 04 Jan 24. On taking over, the Flag Officer paid homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by placing a floral wreath at the National War Memorial.
Ranchi: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the state-of-the-art ‘5G Use Case Test Lab’ today at the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) in Ranchi. This innovative facility is designed to drive the coal sector’s Digital Transformation by testing and developing 5G-based applications tailored to meet the specific needs of…
Sharjah: On the back of impressive performances from Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr, New Zealand strengthened their chances of qualifying for the semifinals of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Alongside Leigh Kasperek’s 2-27, Amelia played a crucial role in stifling…
Bhubaneswar: Sanatanpali, a quiet village under Jujumara block in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, today wears a vibrant new identity. Fields that once bore paddy, green gram and black gram now bloom with marigold, gerbera, roses and exotic varieties like Mexican eustoma. Over the last two decades, flower cultivation has reshaped the economic and social landscape of…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha cadre IAS officer R. Balakrishnan has been appointed as the Director of the International Institute of Tamil Studies by the Government of Tamil Nadu. A seasoned administrator and scholar, Balakrishnan has played a key role in governance and literary research. Widely recognized for his contributions to Tamil studies, Balakrishnan is the author…
Washington: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh hailed the growing India-US partnership as a powerful force for global peace, prosperity, and stability during his interaction with the Indian diaspora after arriving in Washington for a four-day visit to the US. He described India and the US as “natural allies,” emphasizing the continuous growth in their collaboration. Highlighting…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi. The highlight of the day was the agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by the Namo Drone Didis, with participants from 10 different locations nationwide showcasing their skills simultaneously.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), in collaboration with the Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE), successfully hosted the National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) yesterday. The conclave centered on enhancing gender-responsive community institutions and discussed strategies for integrating gender…
