Odisha is witnessing the rise of a cadre of young bureaucratic leaders dedicated to the welfare and development of tribal communities, and at the forefront of this movement is Swadha Dev Singh, the Collector & District Magistrate of Rayagada. Beyond the corridors of power, Swadha is crafting a legacy of impact and innovation. However, her…
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), in partnership with the World Bank, hosted a seminar on “Economic Inclusion for Vulnerable Populations” in New Delhi today. This event is part of a series of consultations aimed at enhancing India’s social protection delivery systems, integrating successful international insights to better support the nation’s…
Tuticorin: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), intercepted a drug smuggling attempt in the high seas, seizing 29.954 kg of Hashish Oil valued at ₹33 crore from a tug-barge vessel bound for Maldives. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers identified a tug…
Delhi: Arjun Munda, the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, inaugurated the Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in the Agriculture Sector and the Accreditation Protocol of Agroforestry Nurseries in a ceremony held in Delhi today.
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a progressive expansion of the Central Sector Scheme of financing under the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (AIF). This significant move is aimed at enhancing and strengthening agricultural infrastructure across the country, making the scheme more attractive, impactful, and inclusive. Key Highlights of the Expansion: Viable Farming Assets: The scheme…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government’s flagship ‘Atmanirbhar Mahila SuVahak’ (Ama SuVahak) scheme is steadily empowering women by helping them become financially independent and encouraging greater participation in the transport sector. Under the scheme, another beneficiary, Bhanupriya Behera, was handed over the keys to a new vehicle during a programme organised at Kharavel Bhavan on Tuesday. Bhanupriya…
Mumbai: The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone on March 28, 2024, with the delivery of the ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18’, as part of the 11x ACTCM Barge Project. The barge, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, was handed over to the Indian Navy at a ceremony…
New Delhi: The First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 264th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded with significant deliberations and productive outcomes, highlighted by extensive participation and substantial legislative discussions. The Lok Sabha, which commenced its session on 24th June, 2024, concluded with a sine die adjournment on 2nd July, 2024, while the…
New Delhi: The India Innovation Summit – Pioneering Solutions to End TB was inaugurated today at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel. Organized jointly by the Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) and the Central TB Division (CTD), Ministry of Health &…
Bhubaneswar: Students appearing for the NEET-UG Re-Examination 2026 in Odisha will be able to travel free of cost on government buses on June 21, after the state government approved a special transportation arrangement to support examinees across the state. The Commerce and Transport Department issued directions on Thursday to the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation…
