New Delhi: In a significant move towards uplifting the socio-economic status of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM-AJAY) has been implemented since the fiscal year 2021-22.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, with the state government accelerating urban water and infrastructure projects through focused implementation and strong administrative oversight. Officials said the programme is being rolled out across 89 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with 345 projects worth ₹4,030.18…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced an unprecedented rail plan to manage the surge in pilgrim traffic. A record 365 Special Trains will be operated during the Rath Yatra 2025 period—marking a significant increase from last year’s 315 special services. These trains will connect…
New Delhi: A high-level consultation on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), aimed at accelerating India’s urban transformation, brought together key policymakers and state representatives at the India Habitat Centre following the release of its operational guidelines earlier this month. The meeting was chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and focused…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned economist and author Karthik Muralidharan, celebrated globally for his expertise in education, public administration, and data-driven policy, shared his research insights with Odisha’s top bureaucrats during an interactive discussion at the Kharavela Bhawan conference hall on Wednesday. The session, part of his state visit, revolved around themes from his latest book Accelerating India’s…
Port Louis: The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy has wrapped up its visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, marking the culmination of a significant Long Range Training Deployment. Comprising the vessels INS Tir and CGS Sarathi, the squadron’s visit coincided with the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations, spotlighting the enduring maritime collaboration between India and Mauritius.
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Post Day, the Department of Posts, Government of India, unveiled a special set of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The stamps were released by Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), during a ceremony held at Meghdoot Bhawan. Senior officials from the Department…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, today in a pivotal meeting held at the Parliament House, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. The discussions between the two leaders marked a significant step in the evolution of India-Singapore relations. In their talks, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity, the Civil Aviation Ministry launched a Boeing-737 flight on the Kolkata-Hindon-Goa route today. The project was inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad, highlighting exemplary civilian-military coordination in India’s aviation sector. Hindon Airport, strategically located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, plays…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to strengthen Indo-German ties in science and technology, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and German Federal Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger exchanged a Joint Declaration of Intent to advance research and development in advanced materials. This exchange, witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underlines a shared commitment to drive innovation and…
