New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Shekhar, today declared that the Northeastern region of India is no longer the country’s periphery but its strategic and digital frontier—a space “where policy meets possibility, nature meets networks, and heritage meets hyper-connectivity.” Addressing a key session at the Rising North…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Tuesday hailed the Border Security Force (BSF) as the world’s largest and most formidable border guarding force. Addressing the BSF Investiture Ceremony and Rustamji Memorial Lecture in New Delhi, Shah celebrated the journey of the force from its humble inception in 1965 to…
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today underscored the North East Region’s (NER) vital role in India’s green growth ambitions, calling it the “Ashtalakshmi of Green Power.” Speaking at the Ministerial Session on ‘Green Northeast: Advancing Renewable Energy for Sashakt Bharat’ at the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 in…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen efforts against caste-based discrimination, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, and Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, co-chaired the 28th meeting of the Committee to curb offences of untouchability and atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in New Delhi…
Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha is set to host “Master Crafters,” a two-day exhibition dedicated to celebrating the timeless legacy and artistic brilliance of Odisha’s traditional crafts. The event will take place on May 24 and 25 at the Banquet Hall of Bhubaneswar Club, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The exhibition will bring…
Bengaluru: Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal conducted a detailed review of Karnataka’s power sector during a high-level meeting held in Bengaluru today. The session was also attended by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik, Karnataka’s Minister of Energy K.J. George, and senior officials from both central and…
Bhubaneswar: The historic and cultural legacy of ancient Kalinga—modern-day Odisha—will take centre stage as the capital city prepares to host the International Conference on “Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilisational Connect” on May 24 and 25. The event will delve into the centuries-old maritime, cultural, and historical bonds that once linked Odisha with Southeast Asian…
Goa: Marking a milestone in India’s scientific and strategic advancement in ocean and polar research, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated two cutting-edge facilities—Sagar Bhavan and Polar Bhavan—at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa on Tuesday. These are India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating over six decades of engineering excellence, the Odisha Construction Corporation Ltd. (OCCL) marked its 63rd Foundation Day with a visionary workshop titled “Vision OCCL @ 2036 and Vision OCCL @ 2047” at the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together top officials, engineers, and thought leaders to reflect on the organization’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant revelation about India’s future in space exploration, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, Dr. V. Narayanan, announced on Wednesday that India plans to launch its own modular space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by the year 2035. Addressing students, researchers, and…
