Union Minister Launches ‘NIRMAN’ Portal to Support UPSC Aspirants from Coal India Districts

New Delhi: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, today launched the “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)” portal in New Delhi. This unique CSR scheme by Coal India Limited (CIL) aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mission Karmayogi” vision and aims to support meritorious youth from…

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Facilitates Crucial Dialogue on Gender Sensitization in Media

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting orchestrated a pivotal multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion on “Gender Sensitization – Portrayal of Women in Media.” Held at Hotel Ashok on the morning of March 11, 2024, the event brought together diverse voices from the media industry to delve into the current state of gender portrayal and discuss…

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Odisha Manaska Circle Sparks Dialogue on Identity, Unity, and Diversity in the State

Bhubaneswar: The ninth edition of Odisha Manaska (ଓଡ଼ିଶା ମନସ୍କ) circle witnessed a thought-provoking gathering in Saheed Nagar on Sunday, where individuals from diverse backgrounds came together to examine the growing fragmentation of identity in Odisha along regional and linguistic lines. The session, hosted by All Things Odisha at the collaborative space of ‘ExtraOdiNari’ and ‘Safe…

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Odisha Plans to Fully Transition Ama Bus Service to Electric Fleet

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to completely phase out diesel-powered buses under its flagship Ama Bus service and replace them with electric vehicles (EVs), Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said on Wednesday. The move marks a major push towards sustainable urban mobility and reduced carbon emissions in the state. The Minister…

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Election Commission of India to Convene Conference Addressing Low Voter Turnout

New Delhi: In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering voter participation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host a conference with Municipal Commissioners and selected District Election Officers from 11 states with historically low voter turnouts. Scheduled for April 5th, 2024, at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, the conference marks a significant step…

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India Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Nepal and Bhutan During High-Level Bilateral Meetings

Kathmandu: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, led the Indian delegation in a series of high-level bilateral meetings with Nepal and Bhutan, aimed at strengthening agricultural cooperation in the region. The meetings were held during his official visit to Kathmandu and included significant engagements with both Nepalese and…

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PM Modi Distributes Over 71,000 Appointment Letters in 14th Rozgar Mela

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during the 14th Rozgar Mela, distributing more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in various government departments and organizations. The event, conducted via videoconferencing, connected 45 locations nationwide, including Arunachal Pradesh, where 258 candidates received appointment letters at Itanagar’s ITBP NE Frontier Headquarters in Khating…

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