Historic Triumph: India Lifts First-Ever Women’s World Cup Title, Ends Decades-Long Wait

Bhubaneswar: In a moment that will be etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching the Women’s World Cup title — the first-ever for the country. Playing their third final after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, India finally crossed the finish line, defeating South Africa…

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BSCL Board Reviews Progress on Smart City Initiatives; Emphasis on Citizen-Centric Urban Governance

Bhubaneswar: The 30th meeting of the Board of Directors of Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) was held today at LokSeva Bhawan under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha. The meeting reviewed major Smart City projects and approved several measures to enhance urban infrastructure and citizen services. The meeting was…

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NCGG Concludes 1st Advanced Leadership Development Programme for Latin American and Caribbean Civil Servants

New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded its inaugural Advanced Leadership Development Programme on Public Policy and Governance, designed specifically for senior civil servants from Latin America and Caribbean nations. The two-week program, held from September 2 to 13, 2024, brought together 22 participants from 10 countries, including Argentina, Costa Rica,…

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Spearheads Major Skill Development Initiatives

New Delhi: The Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, under the leadership of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, has embarked on several strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing India’s skill ecosystem. At a recent event chaired by the Minister and attended by prominent dignitaries, significant announcements were made to propel the nation’s skilling, re-skilling, and…

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Finance Minister Sitharaman Affirms Government’s Commitment to Inclusive Development in Interim Budget 2024-25

New Delhi:  During the presentation of the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, reiterated the government’s steadfast commitment to prioritizing the welfare and development of four major segments – the ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth), and ‘Annadata’ (Farmer), under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister.

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Odisha CM Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects to Ease Traffic and Beautify Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects in the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City region, focusing on traffic decongestion and the city’s integrated development. The high-level meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan with senior ministers and top bureaucrats in attendance. During the review, several major proposals…

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Water Burial, a Film Inspired By YD Thongchi’s Novel Bags National Film Award

New Delhi: ‘Water Burial’, a film based on Monpa Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, has won the Best Film National Award in the environment conservation category at the 67th National Films Award, 2021. Directed by filmmaker Shantanu Sen, the film is inspired by the Assamese novel ‘Saba Kota Manuh’ written by Sahitya Akademi award winner writer…

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Sambalpur Zoo Implements Special Measures to Protect Animals for heat

Sambalpur: With the scorching heat of summer engulfing the region, authorities at Sambalpur Zoo have stepped up efforts to ensure the well-being of animals under their care. As temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, the zoo has implemented various initiatives to shield animals from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including heatstroke and dehydration. The…

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