Commends Initiatives on Human Rights Education and Equitable Healthcare Bhubaneswar: Special Monitor for Human Rights Advocacy (Human Rights Education and Gender Equality) from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 25th March, 2026 (Wednesday). During the visit, Prof. Tripathi reviewed various initiatives undertaken by AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the areas…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Assisted Learning (CAL), a one-of-its-kind, centrally located and fully air-conditioned holistic centre dedicated to supporting children with special needs such as autism, dyslexia, and Rett syndrome through inclusive education, therapeutic interventions, and life-skills development, was inaugurated today at BD-460, Sector-1, Salt Lake, Kolkata. Established as a charitable trust, CAL aims to…
Bhubaneswar: A potential aviation emergency was averted early today after takeoff of Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich was aborted due to smoke detected from the left-side wheel. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., prompting the crew to declare an emergency and halt departure procedures. There were 232 passengers on board…
Bhubaneswar: Security agencies across India have issued a nationwide alert following intelligence inputs about potential militant attacks on key installations, including the Parliament House. According to officials, the alert has been marked as urgent and confidential. A communication from Police Headquarters (PHQ) has warned of possible coordinated attacks targeting high-value and sensitive locations such as…
Bhubaneswar: During the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census of India 2027, describing it as the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a major digital transformation. He noted that Census 2027 will offer a markedly different experience compared to previous rounds, as data collection will…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…
Bhubaneswar: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0, aimed at streamlining capital deployment and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. The fund will be deployed through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), ensuring a structured and market-driven approach to financing…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India and New Zealand are set to sign a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Goyal stated that after extensive discussions with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, the agreement was finalised under the leadership of Prime…
Bhubaneswar: India is set to undertake its most advanced population survey with Census of India 2027, marking a major shift toward digital data collection and governance. The Census is a comprehensive process involving the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic, social, cultural, and economic data relating to every individual in the country. The 2027…
Bhubaneswar: National Panchayati Raj Day underscores India’s commitment to decentralised governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which were constitutionally empowered by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. The amendment institutionalised a three-tier system of local governance, enabling elected bodies at the village, block, and district levels to play a direct role in planning and implementation of…