Bhubaneswar: In a major step to enhance passenger convenience and address the rising demand, Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of the Puri–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express with an additional eight coaches. Starting August 7, 2025, the train will operate with 16 coaches instead of the existing 8, increasing capacity by 50%. The upgraded composition of Train…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has put on hold the disbursement of the fourth phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana, initially scheduled for December 25. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the delay on Monday, attributing it to the ongoing beneficiary verification process. Speaking to the media, Deputy Chief Minister Parida emphasized the…
Valletta: The High Commission of India (HCI) in Malta hosted a splendid reception to commemorate the 75th Republic Day of India. The event, held in the vibrant city of Valletta, was graced by the esteemed presence of the Honorable President of Malta, H.E. Dr. George Vella, and the First Lady, Madam Vella.
New Delhi: As the “Make in India” initiative marks its 10th anniversary, it has emerged as a transformative force in promoting investment, fostering innovation, and developing world-class infrastructure. One of the initiative’s key achievements has been the creation of a robust manufacturing sector for renewable energy, positioning India as a major player in the global…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), operating under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), conducted a webinar titled ‘Viksit Bharat: Corporate Governance for 2047’ on March 7, 2024. The event, featuring around 300 participants including Independent Directors and corporate professionals, aimed to discuss the future of corporate governance in India aligning with the…
Bhubaneswar: Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Pradip Kumar Amat inaugurated the Odisha Mango Logo and launched the Mango on Wheels initiative today. The aim is to promote and distribute a wide variety of mangoes across all wards of Bhubaneswar. Like every year ORMAS has been organising the Gaon Amba Pasara event near SIRD campus…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, celebrated globally for his unparalleled contributions to music, passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment in the ICU of a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. Hussain was admitted after experiencing heart-related complications, compounded by blood pressure issues, as confirmed by his close friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. “He…
New Delhi: Prof. (Dr) Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, chaired a significant meeting with representatives from over 27 esteemed health professional bodies of India. Conducted in hybrid mode, the meeting focused on advancing the Ministry’s initiatives on health promotion, including the promotion of healthy diets, physical activity,…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure equal opportunities to the transgenders in the state and to protect them from any form of discrimination, Odisha government has come up with new a policy for the transgender community. The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disability Department issued a notification on 5 October on the new policy Transgender Persons…
Mawphlang: In a momentous event, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced a public meeting in Mawphlang, Meghalaya today.
