Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at supporting artists, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in assistance under the “Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana” on Wednesday. Under this scheme, beneficiaries will now receive Rs. 2000 per month, a significant increase from the previous amount of Rs. 1200 per month. Additionally, artists aged 80 and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Sheragada Panchayat in Ganjam district is set to be elevated to the status of a Notified Area Council (NAC). This momentous announcement was made by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik during his visit to Ganjam district, specifically while addressing the residents of Hinjili constituency in Sheragada. Expressing gratitude for the support…
Beneshwar Dham: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed a gathering of tribal women associated with various Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Rajasthan at Beneshwar Dham. Commending the resolve of India to become self-reliant, the President emphasized that true self-reliance can only be achieved when every unit of the country becomes self-sufficient. During her address,…
Dubai: In a virtual ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and the Ruler of Dubai, jointly laid the foundation stone for Bharat Mart at Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai. The prestigious project, to be constructed by DP World, aims to bolster…
Dubai: On the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant meeting with the President of Madagascar, H. E. Mr. Andry Rajoelina. This historic encounter marked the first meeting between the two leaders, fostering diplomatic ties and signaling a new chapter in India-Madagascar relations. During the meeting,…
In a remarkable feat, the Ministry of Coal has surpassed its GeM (Government e-Marketplace) procurement target for the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching an impressive Rs. 63,890 Crore as of February 14, 2024. This outstanding achievement is 300% of the annual target of Rs. 21,325 Crore, positioning the Ministry of Coal at the forefront among all…
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has set a remarkable benchmark by surpassing the ₹1 Lakh Crore milestone in the total order value processed through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, denoted as Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Notably, transactions worth approximately ₹45,800 Crore have been secured in the current financial year alone, covering…
Kanpur: In a significant move towards bolstering indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has officially inked a contract with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur, on February 14, 2024. The agreement entails the manufacturing and supply of 463 indigenously produced 12.7mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast…
Shillong: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked on February 13, 2024, at the NEC Secretariat in Shillong, continuing the collaboration between the North Eastern Council (NEC), Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong), and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The signing ceremony, attended by key officials, including Shri Chanchal…
Guwahati: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and IT (NIELIT), is set to host the groundbreaking Future Skills Summit in Guwahati on February 15, 2024. The summit, inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri…
