Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the transformative ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’. The scheme aims to uphold the rights of both individuals and communities entitled to forest land. Furthermore, it envisions the integration of all developmental programs with this scheme, fostering stability…
Mumbai: Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2024 in an event held at Mumbai. The event, hosted by India after 28 years, witnessed a grand celebration of beauty, talent, and diversity. Competing against contestants from over 110 nations, Krystyna emerged victorious, with Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon securing the first runner-up position….
Bengaluru: Italy’s Stefano Napolitano staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a set deficit to clinch the men’s singles title at the Bengaluru Open 2024 ATP Challenger Series. In a gripping final at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium on Sunday, the seventh-seeded Napolitano battled against South Korea’s Seongchan Hong, ultimately triumphing 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in a thrilling contest…
Bhubaneswar: V Shrinivas, Secretary of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (P&PW), announced the integration of pension portals of all pension disbursing banks into the Integrated Pensioners’ Portal during the launch ceremony of the portal by Bank of India on April 26, 2024. This initiative aims to streamline services for pensioners and ensure ease…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, today launched the Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0 aimed at empowering pensioners through digital means. This initiative, which aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Digital Empowerment of Pensioners,” will enable pensioners from Central and State Governments,…
New Delhi: In a historic first, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has taken over as the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), becoming the first woman officer to hold the prestigious position. The DGAFMS is directly responsible for formulating medical policy matters related to the Armed Forces, and reports to the Ministry of Defence….
Paris: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is proudly participating in the prestigious tourism trade fair, IFTM Top Resa 2024, held in Paris, France, from September 17th to 19th. As one of the leading global travel exhibitions, IFTM Top Resa provides a crucial platform for India to strengthen its international tourism presence and attract…
New Delhi: Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased an extraordinary performance but narrowly missed the top spot as they emerged as runners-up in the men’s doubles final of the India Open 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Cricket fever is set to grip Odisha as Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is expected to be one of the venues for the upcoming T20I series between India and South Africa in December 2025. As per reports from national media, South Africa will embark on a multi-format tour of India, featuring two Test matches, three…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, conducted a virtual review meeting today with Agriculture Ministers from various states and union territories. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by senior officials, including Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting,…
