Udhampur: In a momentous ceremony filled with excitement, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh flagged off the maiden regular run of the Vande Bharat Express, which now includes stops at Udhampur and Kathua. Both stations are integral parts of Dr Jitendra Singh’s Lok Sabha constituency. Describing it as a historic decision by the government, Dr Jitendra…
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The Indian Power Stations O&M Conference 2024, organized by NTPC Limited, commenced today in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, marking a significant moment in the power sector’s evolution. The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, virtually inaugurated the conference, themed “Operations & Maintenance Practices for Safe, Reliable & Cost-Effective…
Haridwar, Uttarakhand: In a monumental step towards bolstering Uttarakhand’s infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 30 National Highway projects worth Rs 4,755 crore in Haridwar. The event witnessed the presence of Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, MP Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, former Chief Minister…
Tanakpur, Uttarakhand: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, marked a significant milestone today by laying the foundation stones for eight National Highway projects in Tanakpur, Uttarakhand. The total investment for these projects amounts to Rs 2,217 crore. The ceremony witnessed the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami, Union Minister of State Ajay…
Agartala: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, virtually inaugurated the National Skill Training Institute for Women in Agartala and unveiled a girls’ hostel in Vadodara, Gujarat. These initiatives mark significant strides towards empowering Nari Shakti and creating a conducive environment for female trainees pursuing skill development. The virtual inauguration ceremony…
New Delhi: On the occasion of International Epilepsy Day, observed annually on the second Monday of February, the Department conducted a series of public awareness programs across various regions to dispel myths, raise awareness, and promote acceptance of epilepsy. The National Institutes and Comprehensive Regional Centres (CRCs) organized a multitude of events on Monday, February…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable achievement, the Odisha Government has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Silver Award 2023 for its innovative Disaster Assistance Monitoring & Payment System (DAMPS). The accolade recognizes the state’s commitment to excellence in e-governance and efficient disaster relief management. The DAMPS project, implemented by the Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Govt….
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Manoj Sharma, conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line project’s under-construction rail line section between Sonepur and Boudh. The inspection was carried out in the presence of senior officials from ECoR headquarters, construction project officials, and representatives from Sambalpur Railway Division. The Khurda Road-Balangir…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has made a groundbreaking decision to double the assistance provided under the ‘Mamata Yojana,’ a move aimed at supporting pregnant women in the state. Presently, beneficiaries receive Rs 5,000 in two installments, but with the Chief Minister’s recent decision, pregnant women will now receive an enhanced assistance amount of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant recognition of excellence in healthcare services, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented the “Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Services” today, honouring individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions. The ceremony, held at the state convention centre in Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the presentation of 153 awards across six categories in…
