Bhubaneswar: The vibrant and culturally rich festival of Raja, which celebrates womanhood in Odisha, was inaugurated today at the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by the presence of MP Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi and MLA Ekamra Babu Singh, who officially opened the Raja Mahotsav. The three-day festival, known for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has set timelines for the construction of key infrastructure projects under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, including the proposed Revenue Bhawan, Disaster Management Bhawan, a new auditorium complex at the Revenue Officers’ Training Institute (ROTI), and a Special Circuit House in Bhubaneswar. The projects were reviewed at a high-level meeting…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, met with a high-level delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in New Delhi on Monday. The delegation, comprising 11 officials from the AIIB Board of Directors representing nine different constituencies, along with senior management and staff, visited India as part of the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme’ (FTI-TTP) at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport today. The ceremony was attended by Union Home Secretary and several other dignitaries, marking a significant step towards enhancing travel convenience and efficiency for international travelers. Speaking…
Paris: Harvinder Singh has etched his name in history by securing India’s first-ever gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Bhubaneswar: After a three-month hiatus, Odisha’s iconic Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is all set to reopen for tourists from August 1. The park had remained closed from May 1 to July 31 to ensure an undisturbed breeding season for saltwater crocodiles, a key wildlife species thriving in the region’s unique mangrove ecosystem. The…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed a press conference in New Delhi today to provide details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on August 25, 2024. Joined by Union Minister of State Shri Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Chouhan announced that Prime Minister…
Maduru Oya: The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI began today at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The exercise, which will run from 12th to 25th August 2024, aims to bolster the joint military capabilities of both nations in counter-insurgency operations within a semi-urban environment. The Indian…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s industrial landscape, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a National Manufacturing Mission while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today. The initiative will support small, medium, and large industries, providing a comprehensive policy framework, execution roadmap, and governance structure for both central…
Navsari, Gujarat: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two significant schemes in Navsari, Gujarat today. The event marked an important step towards empowering women in the state and across India, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of women-led development. The schemes, G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods)…
