New Delhi: Under the ambitious Digital India Programme, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is actively implementing the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) to enhance the transparency, accountability, and efficiency of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) as local self-governments.
New York: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, reiterated India’s commitment to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 during her address at a high-level side event at the United Nations. The event, titled “Revitalized Multilateralism: Recommitting to Ending AIDS Together,” was organized by UNAIDS, the Global…
New Delhi: India’s vibrant democracy sprang to life today as voters across the nation queued up at polling stations to cast their ballots in the first phase of the General Elections. The largest democracy in the world witnessed a kaleidoscope of colours and festivities as citizens exercised their fundamental right to vote. In a testament…
Baripada: In a groundbreaking move to bolster wildlife protection, Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district will become the first in India to have a dedicated armed police company deployed for combating poaching and wildlife crimes. The unit, part of a Joint Task Force formed by the Forest Department last year, will be led by…
Chennai: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced today that double Olympic medalist in shooting, Manu Bhaker, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Bhaker, who recently won medals at the Summer Olympics in Paris, is the daughter of a marine engineer, making…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired a pivotal Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi yesterday, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). The consultation, convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to solicit insights and feedback from leaders in…
Puri: As Odisha observed National Panchayati Raj Divas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rural transformation, declaring that “without rural development, the progress of Odisha and India is impossible.” The statement came during a grand state-level celebration in Puri on Thursday, where the Chief Minister highlighted the pivotal role of…
Madrid: Rafael Nadal, a towering figure in the world of tennis, bid a heartfelt farewell to fans at the Madrid Open following his fourth-round defeat to Czech player Jiri Lehecka. The Spanish legend, a five-time champion at the tournament, faced a poignant moment as he concluded his remarkable journey at the ATP Masters 1000 event….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards ensuring citizen-centric governance and timely justice delivery, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The day-long session was presided over by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to Government, and aimed at fast-tracking the disposal of pending appeal cases filed…
Bhubaneswar: The regional center of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued heatwave warnings alongside a yellow alert for rain and thundershowers across several districts of Odisha for the upcoming week. While light to moderate rain and thundershowers are anticipated in parts of South Odisha, dry weather is expected to prevail in other…
