Varanasi: Following a busy day in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi and promptly visited the recently inaugurated Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara road at approximately 11 pm on Thursday. The inspection aimed to assess the impact and benefits of the road, which is proving to be a significant asset for approximately 5 lakh residents living in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in the remuneration for self-employed artisans operating in Gram Panchayats across the state. The current remuneration of Rs 4,000 has been elevated to Rs 6,500, marking a significant 62.50% boost. This enhancement in salary will directly benefit 13,000 self-employed mechanics in the state. The decision…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards promoting clean energy, amendments have been introduced in the rules governing Rooftop Solar PV systems to streamline installation processes, ensuring quicker and more accessible deployment for prosumers. One key amendment is the exemption granted for the technical feasibility study requirement for systems with a capacity of up to…
New Delhi: With an expansive 22 lakh sq ft exhibition area spanning two venues at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, Bharat Tex is poised to become India’s largest Global Textile Event. Rachna Shah, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, made this announcement in New Delhi today, emphasizing the event’s trade, investment, sustainability, and resilient supply chain…
Bhubaneswar: Chairman of 5T & Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, inspects the ongoing Ekamra Development Project in the old town of Bhubaneswar. The visit focused on assessing the project’s status and providing necessary directives for its timely completion. Expressing confidence in the project team’s capabilities, Kartik Pandian emphasized the need for the work to proceed at…
New Delhi: Manohar Joshi, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital today, succumbing to complications arising from a cardiac arrest suffered two days ago. He was 86 years old. The funeral proceedings for Joshi are scheduled to take place later today at the Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha Cabinet, on Thursday, gave its nod to declare the recently released Hindi movie “12th Fail” as tax-free in the state. The decision reflects the government’s recognition of the film’s inspirational narrative and its potential positive impact on the audience. The film narrates the real-life story of a young…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at empowering and securing the rights of displaced families, the Odisha Cabinet, in its recent session, approved the allotment of free-of-cost DP tenements to 515 eligible families who were displaced from East Pakistan and Burma and later settled in Sunabeda municipality in Odisha’s Koraput district since 1964. Each family…
Busan: In a historic turn of events, the Indian men’s and women’s table tennis teams have qualified for the Paris Olympics despite encountering defeats in their pre-quarterfinal matches at the ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on Wednesday. This marks the first time India will qualify for the team event of the Olympics…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) unveiled its much-anticipated Coffee Table Book titled ‘Microeconomics, Macro Impact’ during the NUA Odisha Global Summit on Growth & Employment 2024. The prestigious book launch was graced by eminent personalities including Smt. Alka Misra, Chairperson, OSDA; Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of…
