Jitendra Singh Launches Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 for Pensioners’ Digital Empowerment

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,…

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Amit Shah Inaugurates National Cooperative Database, Envisions Cooperative Sector Expansion

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the National Cooperative Database in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards the expansion and fortification of the cooperative sector. During the inauguration, Shah also unveiled the ‘National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report’ alongside Union Minister of State for Cooperatives, B.L. Verma, and…

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Odisha Open Badminton: Unnati Hooda wins her first international title, Kiran George clinches men’s singles crown

Cuttack: Unnati Hooda and Kiran George registered contrastic victories to clinch the women’s and men’s singles title respectively in the Odisha Open Super 100 badminton tournament on Sunday. 14 year old Hooda defeated Smit Toshniwal 21-18, 21-11 in just 35 minutes to win the title while Kiran got defeated Priyanshu Rajawat 21-15, 14-21, 21-18 in…

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DPIIT Partners with Startup Policy Forum to Bolster India’s Innovation Ecosystem

New Delhi: In a landmark move to enhance India’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, entered into a strategic partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) on Thursday. The collaboration aims to position India as a global hub for innovation and…

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CBIC’s CRCL and IIT Delhi Sign MoU to Boost Trade Facilitation and Scientific Excellence

New Delhi: To enhance trade facilitation and strengthening scientific capabilities in customs operations, the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL), functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. This collaboration is aimed at…

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Ministry of Ayush Launches 502 Nationwide Activities under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Campaign

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with its councils and institutes across the country, has initiated 502 activities as part of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, aimed at promoting cleanliness and public health. Launched on September 17, 2024, the 15-day campaign will continue until October 1, 2024, focusing on community participation, sanitation improvement,…

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Odisha Charts Course for Maritime Growth with 2050 Vision Plan

Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department, Government of Odisha, today convened a High-Level Consultative Workshop to discuss the preparation of the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP), a long-term strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the State into a globally competitive maritime hub. The workshop, chaired by Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department, was…

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Odisha Declares Unseasonal Rain as State-Specific Disaster, Farmers to Get SDRF Assistance

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Thursday declared unseasonal rain as a state-specific disaster. The proposal was approved by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, enabling affected farmers to receive financial support from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). With this decision, unseasonal rainfall — often responsible for extensive crop damage across the state — will now…

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GSI’s Offshore Exploration Workshop Aims to Propel India’s Mineral Sector

Mangalore: The Marine and Coastal Survey Division (MCSD) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) concluded its groundbreaking workshop, “Offshore Exploration: Synergies and Opportunities (OESO),” today in Mangalore. The workshop marked a collaborative initiative to advance offshore exploration in India, bringing together diverse stakeholders from governmental bodies, research institutions, academia, and industry players. The workshop…

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India Hosts SWARBICA Executive Body Meeting, Focuses on Digital Archival Preservation

New Delhi: The two-day Executive Body Meeting of the Heads of Archives of the South and West Asian Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (SWARBICA) commenced today at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The event, hosted by the National Archives of India, was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Tourism and…

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