PM Modi To Roll Out Subhadra Yojana On Sept 17: Dy CM Parida

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

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Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday reiterated that Subhadra Yojna, the promised flagship programme of the BJP Government, will certainly be executed within 100 days of the formation of the new government.

Bhubaneswar, July 3: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday reiterated that Subhadra Yojna, the promised flagship programme of the BJP Government, will certainly be executed within 100 days of the formation of the new government.

"Prime Minister will visit Odisha and roll out the scheme on his birthday on September 17. The State government will issue a notification. People must not trust any rumours in this regard," said the Deputy Chief Minister, who holds the Women and Child Welfare portfolio.

Notably, the BJP had promised to introduce the Subhadra Yojana to provide cash vouchers of Rs 50,000 to women if it formed the government. The party formed the government on June 12 and is, thus, preparing to introduce the scheme within 100 days.

A few days back, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also informed about the execution of the much-awaited scheme on September 17 which is the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the beginning of Seva Saprataha. Prime Minister Modi will visit the State and roll out the scheme in the presence of women, said the Chief Minister.

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President Droupadi Murmu Arrives In Bhubaneswar, To Witness Rath Yatra In Puri Tomorrow

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bhubaneswar, July 6: President Droupadi Murmu landed at the Biju Patnaik Internationa Airport here this evening on a scheduled four-day visit to Odisha. She came by a special Air Force India plane.

The President was received by Governor Raghubar Das and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, among many dignitaries, at the airport.

According to reports, she headed straight to Jaydev Bhawan to attend the death anniversary of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das. She was escorted to Jaydev Bhawan amid tight security. After the event, she would move to the Governor's House to halt the night.

The President would go to Puri by a special helicopter of the Indian Airforce to witness the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings- Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.

Later, Murmu will return to Bhubaneswar and attend various programmes in the next two days.

Britain's Starmer Lauds PM Modi's Leadership On Key Global Challenges

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, July 6: Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on key global challenges as both leaders spoke over the phone following Friday's results of the UK general elections which handed the Labour Party a landslide victory.

"The Prime Minister said he looked forward to further deepening the strong and respectful relationship between both countries, and welcomed Prime Minister Modi's leadership on key global challenges, such as climate change and economic growth," the British PM's office said in a statement after the call.

It also mentioned that the two leaders discussed the importance of the living bridge between the UK and India, the 2030 roadmap, and agreed that there was a wide range of areas across defence and security, critical and emerging technology, and climate change for the two countries to deepen cooperation on.

"Discussing the Free Trade Agreement, the Prime Minister said he stood ready to conclude a deal that worked for both sides," Starmer's office stated.

As both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), PM Modi also extended an invitation to Keir Starmer for an early visit to India.

PM Modi congratulated Starmer on his and the Labour Party's "remarkable victory" in the general elections.

"Pleased to speak with Keir Starmer. Congratulated him on being elected as the Prime Minister of the UK. We remain committed to deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and robust India-UK economic ties for the progress and prosperity of our peoples and global good," PM Modi posted on X after the call.

Both leaders recalled the historic relations between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK.

"Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community in the social, economic, and political development of the UK. The two sides agreed to continue to promote close people-to-people ties. Both leaders agreed to remain in touch," the Indian Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.

(IANS)

PM Modi To Roll Out Subhadra Yojana On Sept 17: Dy CM Parida

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