Tag: Dharmendra Pradhan

Course on legendary poet Bhima Bhoi in all varsities: Dharmendra Pradhan

Attending several programmes in his home district of Angul and Dhenkanal, Pradhan said the literary works of Bhima Bhoi and Mahima Dharma cult is a matter of pride and students, as well as researchers, need to work on it.

October 3, 2021

Odia education: Union Minister Pradhan writes to Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers

There are over 20 lakh Odias in Jharkhand, he said while noting that in 2011 Jharkhand government had recognized Odia as the second official language.

October 2, 2021

Pradhan stresses on synergy of modern knowledge & traditional values

“As students of IIM Sambalpur as you embark on your life’s journey, you will not only become responsible citizens of the country but also leaders of tomorrow”, Dharmendra Pradhan.

September 24, 2021

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to AP CM for resolution of border dispute

In a letter to Andhra Pradesh CM, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Union Minister said the skirmishes which started in 20 odd villages in Kotia panchayat of Koraput district have spread to other border villages in Gajapati district.

September 23, 2021

Pradhan and his team on three-day UP visit

Dharmendra Pradhan, credited for successfully implementing the Centre's flagship Ujjwala scheme, will act as a link between the party high command and state unit.

September 22, 2021

Vice President inaugurates World Universities Summit, calls upon India to be ‘Vishwaguru’ in Education

In his address the Vice President said, "There are pressing issues facing higher education today as we embark on a path of recovery from the pandemic. Education drives the economy of the nation to chart the course of prosperity through the useful application of knowledge

July 21, 2021

Govt flags concerns over crude oil prices in high-level consultation meeting with OPEC Secretary General

Pradhan flagged concerns over the increasing crude oil prices and its impact on consumers as well as on smart economic recovery.

June 25, 2021

India reducing dependence on oil import, exploration of oil and gas underway in country

Oil Industry Development Cess at the rate of 20% ad valorem is applicable on crude oils produced from pre-NELP blocks and at present, there is no such proposal to amend the rate of cess.

March 23, 2021

BJD Govt is biggest impediment to progress of state: BJP

The twin strategy – state leaders lambasting the BJD government and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refraining from any such aggression was amply evident at the BJP Executive Committee meeting attended by all top leaders including Odisha in charge D Purandeswari and deputy in charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar.

March 8, 2021

Dharmendra Pradhan stresses on port based economic growth

Pradhan informed that Rs 300 crore has been sanctioned by the government for developing a dedicated economic corridor from Paradip to Barbil. The riverine port project, the Haridaspur – Paradip railway line, the petroleum and gas grid will also usher in investment and job opportunities in a big way, he said.

March 4, 2021

Odisha farmers deprived of PM KISAN: Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan requested CM Naveen Patnaik to personally intervene and ensure expeditious compliance of procedural formalities and help 40.5 lakh farmers of the state get the benefit of PM KISAN.

March 2, 2021

‘I believe Finance Minister can find a way’: Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on fuel price hike

Talking to the media, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Sunday, said that there are two main reasons behind the fuel price rise.

February 21, 2021

Dharmendra Pradhan flags off two ONGC welfare projects in MP

The Minister laid the foundation stone of a hostel-cum-training facility for farmers at Bharat Bharati Shiksha Samiti; he also launched the distribution of Solar Chulhas to poor households in Betul, which is being developed as a solar village.

January 19, 2021

Pradhan takes a dig at Naveen over farmers issue & corruption

Pradhan recalled how late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had visited Odisha in the aftermath of the 1999 super cyclone and declared that there would be no dearth of funds for development of the state.

December 26, 2020

Modi government is committed to take financial inclusion to last mile: Dharmendra Pradhan

'Modi govt has accorded top-most priority to meaningful financial inclusion with a vision to provide banking to the unbanked,' he said.

August 21, 2020

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tests Covid positive, admitted to hospital

Dharmendra Pradhan is the second union minister to test positive for the virus after Home Minister Amit Shah.

August 4, 2020

Prasanna Viswanathan slams Ramachandra Guha for his tweet targeting PM Modi over migrant crisis

Viswanathan attached a video posted by ABC news showing thousands waiting in miles-long lines on the outskirts of Pretoria for food aid.

May 18, 2020