Bhubaneswar: In a recent development, the Odisha government has decided to shift the observance of Panchayati Raj Dibas from March 5 to April 24, aligning with the national practice. As a result, all government and government-aided schools in Odisha will remain open on March 5, 2025, according to a circular issued by the School &…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) held its 56th Convocation Ceremony today at the Mahatma Gandhi Manch, IIMC, New Delhi, with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of the 2023-24 batch,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilization. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for India’s first hydrogen-powered truck trials, the Minister highlighted the transformative vision of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and India’s efforts toward achieving…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, jointly flagged off the country’s first-ever hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials in New Delhi today. The initiative, spearheaded by Tata Motors, marks…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has underscored the crucial role of nuclear energy in India’s push for net-zero emissions, highlighting the government’s ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. Speaking at a post-budget webinar organized by NITI Aayog, he called for private sector participation, regulatory reforms, and increased public…
Colombo: In a significant step towards bolstering maritime cooperation, INS Kuthar, a frontline warship of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of its mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit aligns with India’s strategic vision of ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Collaboration Conference-Cum-Exhibition at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, focusing on advanced technologies for internal security and disaster relief operations. The two-day event, organized by DRDO’s Directorate of Low Intensity Conflict (DLIC), aims to equip Central Armed…
Dibrugarh: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for a 37-bedded patient care facility block at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh. The new four-storied medical facility, designed to provide advanced healthcare services, will be built with an investment of ₹8.89 crore, funded by Oil India Limited under its…
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and visited Vantara, a state-of-the-art wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre in Gujarat, housing over 1.5 lakh rescued animals from more than 2,000 species. During his visit, the Prime Minister explored various facilities, interacting closely with rehabilitated animals and witnessing the advanced veterinary care provided at the wildlife hospital….
New Delhi: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, chaired the ninth meeting of the Mission Steering Group (MSG) of the National Health Mission (NHM) today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The high-level meeting brought together key policymakers, including Union Ministers of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav and Anupriya…
