New Delhi: Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the “MSME Pavilion” at Hall No. 6 of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi today. Accompanied by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME), and other senior ministry officials, the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment…
Bhubaneswar: The fourth Governing Body meeting of the Similipal Tiger Conservation Foundation was held on Monday at Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, with a renewed focus on ecological protection, sustainable tourism, and community empowerment in and around the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Forests, Environment and Climate Change Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, who…
New Delhi: The Government of India has embraced a strategy of co-locating AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) facilities at Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and District Hospitals (DHs), offering patients a choice of different systems of medicine under a single window.
Bhubaneswar: The Revenue and Disaster Management Department on Monday reviewed its reform agenda and service delivery mechanisms at a high-level meeting chaired by Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva Bhawan, with a focus on enhancing transparency and citizen-centric governance. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the department’s recent achievements, ongoing initiatives, and future roadmap,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address key administrative, security, and developmental concerns in the state. The meeting, which was attended by Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and senior officials from various departments, was focused on reviewing critical issues and setting the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 361 revamped schools across five districts on the third day of the fourth phase of the school transformation program under the 5T initiative. A total of 361 schools were inaugurated, including 105 high schools in Mayurbhanj, 100 in Balangir, 63 in Sambalpur, 60 in Rayagada, and 33 in Nuapada….
Gandhinagar: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards green financing by incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) located in GIFT City, Gujarat. The subsidiary, named “IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited,” was officially incorporated on 7th May, 2024, following…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the protection of minors and promote women’s health, the Government of Odisha is considering expanding the role of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs). The proposed plan involves appointing Headmasters, Principals, Sarpanches, and Wardens of residential schools as CMPOs, in addition to the existing Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). This initiative aims to…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, inaugurated a two-week online Short-Term Internship Programme for 60 university-level students from diverse academic disciplines across the country. The program, designed to deepen understanding and awareness of human rights, aims to inspire the next generation to contribute meaningfully to the protection and promotion of these rights….
Mumbai: Tribal rights activist Stan Swamy died of cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was 84. Swamy, who was also suffering from Parkinson’s disease was moved to a private hospital from the Taloja prison following the high court’s order on May 29 after he tested Covid positive. He was arrested in October 2020 in connection with…
