New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurated the first-ever National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs of the State and the Central GST Formations today in New Delhi. The conference brought together key figures from both state and central GST authorities to discuss emerging challenges, share best practices, and strategize on the way forward.
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards India’s ambitious “Gaganyaan” mission, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced that an uncrewed mission featuring the woman robot astronaut “Vyommitra” is scheduled for the third quarter of this year.
New Delhi: The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), an institution under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards technological advancement and excellence. At a ceremony held at Udyog Bhawan, FDDI signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading academic institutions: Tamil Nadu…
Mumbai: In a high-octane clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged triumphant against the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs in a pulsating encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, CSK…
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in partnership with the Rays of Wisdom Society and supported by the Ministry of Culture, hosted the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium from November 8 to 10, 2024. This event highlighted the interplay of art, religion, and healing, featuring an exhibition titled…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha held a significant workshop today at the Kalinga Stadium to refine the draft Odisha Sports Policy. The event brought together key stakeholders, including State Sports Associations, the Odisha Sports Journalists Association, and prominent sportspersons, to gather insights aimed at elevating the sports ecosystem in the…
New Delhi: Polling in the third phase of the General Elections 2024 commenced at 7 am today across 93 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs), witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 61.45% as of 8 pm. Despite the scheduled polling closing at 6 pm, voters were observed waiting in queues at many polling stations, showcasing their eagerness to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards rural empowerment, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) has successfully integrated over 4,12,548 previously excluded rural households into the Self-Help Group (SHG) network under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). The mobilization campaign, which ran from March 8 to March 31, 2025, focused on ensuring 100% inclusion of…
New Delhi: Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), held a meeting with Martin Raiser, Vice-President for the South Asian Region at the World Bank, to discuss agricultural priorities and deepen collaboration on critical issues. The meeting, held yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, focused on enhancing sustainable agricultural practices, improving…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has underscored the crucial role of nuclear energy in India’s push for net-zero emissions, highlighting the government’s ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. Speaking at a post-budget webinar organized by NITI Aayog, he called for private sector participation, regulatory reforms, and increased public…
