New Delhi: The Government has approved a new initiative to develop tribal homestays under the Swadesh Darshan scheme as part of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, aiming to promote responsible tourism and enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities. The initiative includes the development of 1,000 homestays in tribal areas with financial support of up…
Bhubaneswar: BJD’s Sulochana Das is set to be the new Mayor of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). She won the municipal election with a margin of over 61,000 votes. While Das got 1,74,487 votes, her opponent BJP candidate Suniti got 1,13,400 and Congress candidate Madhusmita Acharya got 11,006 votes. With this win, Sulochana Das will become…
Georgetown, Guyana: On November 20, 2024, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, conferred the prestigious Dominica Award of Honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his exceptional statesmanship, steadfast support to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his unwavering commitment to strengthening the ties between India and Dominica. The…
Ghaziabad: The CSIR-Human Resource Development Centre (CSIR-HRDC) in Ghaziabad (UP) has entered into a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) to enhance skill development and create a conducive environment for CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) and the Indian industry.
Lucknow: In a thrilling encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the Delhi Capitals emerged victorious against the Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to stellar performances from Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant. Earlier in the match, Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan’s partnership propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a competitive total…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Saturday that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will be renamed as ‘Ama Bus’. The decision aims to create a more inclusive and community-driven image for the transport network. According to the minister, the change was made to shed the perception of exclusivity associated with ‘Mo…
Madurai, Tamil Nadu: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organized the ‘Fisheries Summer Meet 2024’ today in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This event aimed to hold strategic discussions with States and Union Territories to deliberate on the progress and future directions for the development of the fisheries sector. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &…
Bhopal: Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has been officially notified as India’s 57th tiger reserve, marking another milestone in the nation’s wildlife conservation efforts. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, who shared the development on the social media platform X. “Caring for conservation! We continue…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow at the demise of veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former MLA V. Sugnana Kumari Deo. Taking to social media, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik penned his heartfelt condolences, saying, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the esteemed politician and former MLA…
Bhubaneswar: With the scorching sun beating down relentlessly, Bhubaneswar emerged as the hottest place in Odisha for the second time this month as the mercury soared above 40 degrees Celsius. At 2:30 PM today, the capital city of Odisha recorded a sweltering maximum temperature of 43.6 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest spot in the…
