India Sets Global Benchmark with World’s Most Powerful Hydrogen Train Engine

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Railways has achieved a historic milestone by developing the world’s most powerful hydrogen-powered train engine, announced Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology. Addressing a plenary session titled “Green Connections: Diaspora’s Contribution to Sustainable Development” at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, the minister revealed…

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National Conference on GST Enforcement Chiefs Inaugurated by Finance Minister in New Delhi

New Delhi:  Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the first-ever National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs of the State and the Central GST Formations today in New Delhi. The conference brought together key figures from both state and central GST authorities to discuss emerging challenges, share best practices, and strategize on the way forward.

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Holistic Health Coach Luke Coutinho Visits Anganwadi Centre to Support Poshan Abhiyaan

New Delhi: Renowned holistic health coach and co-founder of Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems,Luke Coutinho, visited the Anganwadi Centre in Kusumpur Pahari ICDS Project AWC 55 & 59 in R.K. Puram today to observe the implementation of Poshan Abhiyaan, the Government of India’s flagship program to combat malnutrition. During his visit, Coutinho interacted with Anganwadi…

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Staff of All Medicine Shops in Odisha To be Vaccinated on Priority

Bhubaneswar: The staff of all medicine shops in Odisha will be vaccinated on a priority basis. Chemists across the state were demanding to be acknowledged as Covid Warriors and get vaccinated.   Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra, the additional chief secretary of the health department has written to all Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and CDMOs to take necessary steps…

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Three Arrested in Connection with Loot and Gang-Rape in Bhubaneswar’s Maitree Vihar Area

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the brutal loot and gang-rape of a woman in a flat in the Maitree Vihar area of the city. The accused have been identified as Bikash Naik, Jaga Singh, and Tukuna Naik. According to the police, Bikash Naik and Jaga Singh are habitual offenders…

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs 195th ESI Corporation Meeting

New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over the 195th meeting of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Corporation at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, today. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, was also present…

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Amit Shah Re-Elected as Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. The reconstitution of the committee was announced today at a meeting held in New Delhi, marking a continuation of Shah’s leadership in this role since 2019. Expressing his gratitude to…

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India’s Nutraceutical Sector Gears Up for Global Growth, Leveraging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science

New Delhi: Valued at approximately $400 billion globally, the nutraceutical market is witnessing a surge in innovation, blending food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. India, with its rich heritage in Ayurveda and a unique ecosystem of resources, is emerging as a key player. Despite its potential, India’s current share in the global nutraceutical market remains under 2%,…

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Odisha Govt Summons KIIT Founder Achyuta Samanta for Probe into Nepali Student’s Suicide

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…

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