New Delhi: The Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to host its annual Festival of Letters from March 7 to March 12, 2025, at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate the prestigious festival, which is recognized as Asia’s largest…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an investigation into the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepalese student at KIIT University. A team led by Joginder Singh, Registrar (Law), NHRC, arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday to probe the circumstances surrounding her death and allegations of harassment that preceded the incident. As part…
Srinagar: In a significant move to promote river cruise tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The agreement was signed during the Chintan Shivir in Srinagar in the…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Navy is set to hold the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the fifth batch of Agniveers at INS Chilka on March 7, 2025. This marks the successful completion of training for approximately 2,972 Agniveers, including women Agniveers, who have undergone rigorous training at the premier naval training establishment. Vice Admiral V. Srinivas,…
Faridabad: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasized the need for preventive and promotive healthcare at a seminar on “Health Challenges and Healthy Lifestyle” in Faridabad, Haryana. The event was organized by Arogya Bharti in collaboration with ESIC Medical College & Hospital. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya…
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has launched the first batch of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme, a capacity-building initiative aimed at fostering a stronger sense of Seva Bhav (spirit of service) among government officials. The programme, which commenced on March…
Hyderabad: The evolving geopolitical landscape, the role of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, India’s green transition, and strategies for building resilient global supply chains were at the forefront of discussions at an international conference organized by the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL). The three-day conference, themed “Navigating the Future: Industrial Policy and Global…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step toward strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday inaugurated the Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) of the Kerala Police Cyber Division through video conferencing. The initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity for police networks and critical infrastructure across the state. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an…
Jammu: The annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival. This year, the pilgrimage will take place along both the Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the Baltal route in Ganderbal district, as announced by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine…
Bhubaneswar: Air connectivity from Odisha’s capital is set to expand with the launch of direct flights to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Starting March 30, Air India Express will operate daily flights on these routes under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy. Announcing the development, the Chief…
