New Delhi: To support persons with disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SignAble Communications. This collaboration marks a crucial step forward in enhancing assistance for individuals with speech and hearing disabilities. The primary objective of the MoU is to improve communication and…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding its efforts to modernise government schools and improve the quality of primary education, the Odisha government on Sunday launched the construction of 204 Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary Schools across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stones for the projects at a programme held near Jatni in Khordha district. The…
New Delhi: The online nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, have commenced as of today. The deadline for submitting nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2024. Interested parties can submit their nominations through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma Awards, comprising Padma Vibhushan,…
Lucknow: Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated a regional meeting with five States and Union Territories—Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi—in Lucknow today. This marks the fifth meeting in a series of six regional consultations organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, emphasizing the spirit of cooperative…
New Delhi: In a significant move to commemorate the 75th year of India as a Republic, Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the year-long pan-India campaign titled ‘Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman’ at Dr Ambedkar International Centre.
Bengaluru: In a stellar display of batting prowess, Smriti Mandhana guided India to a commanding six-wicket victory in the third and final women’s ODI against South Africa, clinching a 3-0 series whitewash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. India chased down South Africa’s total of 215 for eight in 40.4 overs, finishing at 220…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar has issued a warning about a recent surge in sophisticated cybercrime, specifically cyber arrest scam calls, targeting city residents. The scam involves fraudsters impersonating police officials to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar has urged all residents to remain vigilant against such scams. The authorities advise people to avoid unsolicited…
Leh: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today reviewed the performance of the power and housing departments in the Union Territory of Ladakh during his three-day visit to the region. In a detailed meeting with concerned officials, the Minister was briefed on the progress of various ongoing projects and the…
New Delhi: The cVIGIL app of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has emerged as a powerful tool for citizens to flag election code violations during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Since the announcement of the General Elections 2024, the app has received over 4.24 lakh complaints as of May 15, 2024. Impressively, 4,23,908 of…
Chateauroux: Swapnil Kusale achieved a historic milestone by winning the bronze medal in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, becoming the first Indian shooter to secure a medal in this category at the Olympic Games. Kusale delivered an impressive performance in the final, scoring a total of 451.4…
