New Delhi: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to formally recognize and uplift wastepickers across India. The agreement marks a significant step toward improving the socio-economic conditions of wastepickers by ensuring access to finance, technology, and a safe, sustainable work environment….
New Delhi: The second meeting of the India-Cambodia Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI) convened yesterday at Vanijya Bhawan, underscoring a renewed commitment to enhance bilateral economic ties between the two nations. Co-chaired by Siddharth Mahajan, Joint Secretary at the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Long…
Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival, jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, continued to captivate audiences on its second evening at Rabindra Mandap, with a series of evocative performances celebrating the classical dance form. The five-day festival, which commenced on December 26, will…
Bhubaneswar: Over 2.64 lakh teenagers in the age group of 15-18 in Odisha have been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines since January 3. Informing about the drive, Dr Bijay Panigrahi, director, Family Welfare said the Odisha government has been carrying out vaccination in 1,125 vaccination centres across the state. Over 80,000 children were…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards digital governance, the Odisha government has successfully implemented the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), marking a significant shift from traditional paper-based administration to a streamlined digital ecosystem. The initiative, led by the Housing & Urban Development Department, covers five Municipal Corporations,…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has invited public comments on the Draft Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector.
Sharjah: Thirteen-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to make headlines in the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing his immense talent in the second semi-final as they defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets with 170 balls to spare to reach the final. The left-handed batter played a blistering knock of 67 runs off just 36 balls. Suryavanshi became…
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, completed her second year in office today. To commemorate this milestone, President Murmu embraced her former role as an educator, engaging with Class 9 students from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya in the President’s Estate.
New Delhi: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has assumed the prestigious appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Training Command (TC) on May 01, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Air Marshal Kapoor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air…
Berhampur: On the occasion of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Berhampur, Odisha, has introduced an innovative initiative named “Wrinkle Bhi Achha Hai Day” for students and staff members’ dress code. In a move to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, the Principal of the government-run ITI, Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, issued…
