New Delhi: In a significant development, the Food and Public Distribution Department has given its nod for the acceptance of 10 LMT (lakh metric tons) of fortified parboiled rice by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Odisha, as disclosed by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The decision, prompted by a letter from Union Minister Dharmendra…
New Delhi: In preparation for Republic Day celebrations on January 26, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a circular to all states and union territories, emphasizing the need for responsible disposal of paper flags used by the public during significant national, cultural, and sports events. The circular underscores the importance of treating paper…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a significant allocation of Rs 343.74 Crore for the expansion of the Mangalore-Mudigere-Tumkur section of National Highway 73 (NH-73) in Karnataka. The project aims to transform the existing road into a 2-lane road with paved shoulders, covering a stretch of 10.8 km. Gadkari…
Solapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in urban development and housing initiatives by laying the foundation stone for 8 Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) projects worth approximately Rs. 2,000 crores in Solapur, Maharashtra today. In a dedicated ceremony, PM Modi also inaugurated over 90,000 houses completed under PMAY-Urban in…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is set to honour 19 outstanding children with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024, during an award ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan on January 22, 2024. The esteemed awards, recognizing excellence in categories such as Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Hockey Association of Odisha (HAO) unveiled the state men’s and women’s teams set to participate in the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai, commencing on January 19, 2024. Collaboratively organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu and the Sports Authority of India, the Khelo India Youth Games serve as a…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has been apprised of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on November 7, 2023, between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the Republic of India, and Agencia Nacional de Regulacion, Control Y Vigilancia Sanitaria – ARCSA, Doctor Leopoldo Izquieta Perez, The Republic of Ecuador, focusing on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation.
New Delhi: Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Textiles, Commerce and Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, emphasized the crucial need for intensified collaborative efforts between the Government and the industry to boost the indigenous development of technical textiles products.
Faridabad: The second day of the Student Innovation Festival – Space Hackathon at IISF 2023 was illuminated by an insightful address from Shri S Somanath, Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman, ISRO. Engaging with students from various corners of the country, Shri Somanath shared his valuable perspectives, motivating participants to explore the limitless potential inherent in space technologies.
Cuttack: In a recent update to the Orissa High Court, the ongoing repair work on the Natamandap and Jagamohan of the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is expected to be completed by April 30, 2024. Amicus Curiae M K Mohanty conveyed this information verbally, assuring the court that the restoration efforts by the Archaeological…
