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Newdelhi:10/1/25:The Union Government has released tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to State Governments today, as against the devolution of ₹89,086 crore in December 2024. A higher amount is being devolved this month to enable states to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditures. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief ...

Bhubaneswar;10/1/25:In a significant step towards enhancing public transport infrastructure, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) launched 13 bus services in nine new routes today, flagged off by Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce & Transport, through a virtual conference from the 5th Floor Conference Hall of Kharabela Bhawan. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Nityananda Ganda, Minister ...

Newdelhi:10/1/25:The National ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Yogasana League 2024-25 concluded on a high note at the Anand Dham Ashram, Bakkarwala, Nangloi Najafgarh Road here. Over 270 athletes participated in the final stage of the league, held from January 5-7. West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh are among the states that did well. Smt Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention and presented Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards today (January 10, 2025) at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Indian Diaspora represents the best of our country. They have carried with them not just the knowledge and ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Odisha into a mega IT hub within the next two to three years. This initiative aims to focus on advanced training in Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and semiconductor technology. In a recent meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Vaishnaw discussed the establishment of a world-class ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to women-led development and its integration into the country’s foreign policy. Speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas panel titled “Nari Shakti: Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Influence,” he highlighted that women-led development has always been a part of India’s foreign policy. He stressed the importance of incorporating women into all aspects of society ...

Kerala:10/1/25:Renowned playback singer P Jayachandran, affectionately called Bhava Gayakan for his soulful renditions that beautifully expressed emotions such as love, longing, and devotion, passed away on Thursday evening at a private medical college in Kerala’s Thrissur. He was 80. The singer died at around 7.55 pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment, hospital sources said. He was taken to the hospital ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:As part of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) played a pivotal role as the moderator for the panel discussion titled “Green Connections: The Indian Diaspora’s Contributions to Sustainable Development”. The session, chaired by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:The 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on January 9, 2025, at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event with its theme “Diaspora’s contribution to a Viksit Bharat” highlighted the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in nation-building. The event was attended by various Ministers, officials, and many Pravasi Bharatiyas. ...

Bhubaneswar: 9/1/25:Different railway projects collectively amounting to Rs 73,000 crore are under implementation in Odisha, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw here on 9 January. Union Minister Shri Vaishnaw along with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a detailed discussion about the ongoing projects here on the sidelines of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.CS Manoj Ahuja, PS to CM Manoj Kumar Sahoo, ACS ...