Bhubaneswar, June 12, 2024: Senior BJP leader and Ranpur MLA, Surama Padhy, is set to become the new Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The announcement comes following the BJP’s victory over the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD in the 2024 state elections, securing the party’s mandate to form the government. Surama Padhy, born on December 29,…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous ceremony held at Janata Maidan, Senior BJP leader and four-time MLA from Keonjhar, Mohan Charan Majhi, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha on Wednesday. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office and secrecy to Majhi in the presence of a host of dignitaries, including Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, convened a detailed discussion today with senior officials of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department regarding the 100-day agricultural action plan, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. During the meeting, Chouhan underscored the importance of focusing on farmer-oriented…
New Delhi: In a tribute to the valour and sacrifices of the heroes of the Kargil War, the Indian Army has embarked on a Pan-India Motorcycle Expedition to commemorate the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. This expedition aims to highlight the significant contributions and honor the legacy of…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Global Wind Day, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), in collaboration with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), organized a pre-event conference in Bhubaneswar today. The event highlighted India’s commitment to renewable energy, with a focus on the burgeoning wind energy sector. Dr. B. K. Mohanty, Director…
New Delhi: The two-day annual conference of Relief Commissioners/Secretaries (Disaster Management), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Civil Defence, Home Guard & Fire Services of States/UTs for the year 2024 concluded in New Delhi today. The valedictory session was chaired by Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. Union Home Secretary,…
New Delhi: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, chaired a comprehensive briefing meeting at Krishi Bhawan today. The meeting marked his first official engagement after assuming charge of the Ministry on June 11. Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State, and George Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal…
New Delhi: The National Commission for Indian Medical Systems (NCISM) organized a two-day national conference, ‘PRANA’ (Protecting Rights and Novelties in ASUS: Mind to Market for Indian System of Medicines [ISM] Professionals), in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell. The conference, marking NCISM’s fourth…
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster the Indian toy sector, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organized a workshop today in collaboration with Flipkart and the Indian Toy Industry. Held in New Delhi, the workshop aimed to lay the roadmap for the growth of the toy sector, increase domestic…
Ziro: A workshop cum training session for the Pilot Survey of the 21st Livestock Census was held today under the chairpersonship of Jagat Hazarika, Advisor Animal Husbandry Statistics Division, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India. The event saw participation from senior officers of States and Union Territories, as well as members…
