New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi today, acknowledging the institute’s remarkable contributions to healthcare, medical education, and life sciences research. Speaking at the ceremony, President Murmu lauded AIIMS New Delhi as an institution of global prestige, embodying excellence…
New Delhi: The Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power was held in New Delhi last evening, chaired by Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal. Members of Parliament from various political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha participated in the discussions focused on the…
New Delhi: India’s bio-economy has experienced a phenomenal 16-fold rise over the past decade, soaring from $10 billion in 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024. This milestone was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while unveiling the “India Bioeconomy Report 2025” (IBER 2025) at the BIRAC Foundation Day ceremony held at the…
Jammu: In a landmark move to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, the CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/S HAPICO Industries Private Limited to jointly develop novel biopesticides. This agreement marks a significant step toward sustainable agricultural practices by addressing the harmful effects of chemical pesticides…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting between the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and representatives of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Mayapuri was held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. Presided over by Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Dev, the meeting aimed to address concerns over ISKCON’s untimely Rath Yatra celebrations in India and abroad….
Bhubaneswar: In under a month since assuming charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has set the election machinery in motion with a focus on voter participation and an enhanced…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the crucial role of nano and micro entrepreneurs in India’s rural economy, a special workshop was organized at the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar to enhance their skills in financial inclusion, digital competence, and market access. The two-day workshop, titled ‘Kaushal Manthan: Capacity Building Workshop – Catalyzing Entrepreneurial Growth’, was conducted by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has begun preparations for the grand celebration of Odisha Day-2025 on April 1, with a state-level preparatory meeting held at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. According to an official release, this year’s main state-level event will take place at Satyabhamapur in…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heatwave conditions, the Odisha government has rescheduled school timings for students across the state to safeguard their health during the peak summer months. Shalini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, issued a directive to all district collectors, announcing that classes for students from Grade I to…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to air connectivity, direct flight services between Odisha’s capital and Goa will commence on April 1, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) announced today. The new route, operated by private airline IndiGo, will enhance tourism, trade, and economic ties between the two destinations. According to the CMO, the flights will run…
