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India and Bhutan to Strengthen Cooperation in the Power Sector

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, Shri Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met with the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal and theMinister ... Read More


DIVAKAR JAYANT, INAS, TAKES OVER AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NAVAL ARMAMENT

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- Divakar Jayant, INAS, has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, MoD,on 02 Feb 2026, succeeding Shri P Upadhyay, who superannuated on 31... Read More


Update on Ayushman Vay Vandana Card Strengthens Healthcare Access for Senior Citizens

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) provides health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to 12 cr... Read More


Latest Update on AB-PMJAY Strengthens Access to Affordable Healthcare

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- As on 31.12.2025, more than 15,733 private hospitals have been empanelled under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Out of the total empanelled privat... Read More


Update on AAMs Reinforces India's Air Defence Capabilities

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- As reported by States/UTs on Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) portal, 1,82,944 AAMs have been operationalized across the country by strengthening Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and Prima... Read More


Steps taken to address shortage of Doctors and Healthcare Resources

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- 'Public Health' & 'Hospitals' are State subjects. Accordingly, respective State Governments make efforts for ensuring availability of doctors and healthcare resources in governm... Read More


EPFO Welcomes Rationalisation of Income Tax Regime for Provident Funds

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- Recognized Provident Funds are governed by Schedule XI of the Income Tax Act, 2025. At present, there is a divergence in eligibility for exemption under Income-tax provisions an... Read More


PM calls upon everyone to watch the special Pariksha Pe Charcha episode with Exam Warriors in Devmogra, Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati and at 7, LKM in Delhi

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited citizens to watch the special Pariksha Pe Charcha episode on February 6, 2026, to witness these engaging conversations and the col... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu Welcomed in Bhubaneswar by Governor and Chief Minister as Six-Day Odisha Visit Begins

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu was warmly received at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, on Monday evening, marking the start of her six-day official visit... Read More


Over 26 Lakh Households Benefited Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of December 2025

PM Surya Ghar, Feb. 3 -- Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) is a demand driven scheme wherein all residential consumers in the country having grid connected electricity connection of the local DISCOM can a... Read More