New Delhi: Hariman Sharma, a visionary farmer from the small hamlet of Paniala in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award for his groundbreaking contribution to Indian agriculture. His development of the HRMN-99 apple variety, a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple, has transformed the cultivation landscape by making apple farming viable in…
New Delhi: In a special Republic Day celebration, Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Education, honored 100 distinguished entrepreneurs from across India’s skill ecosystem at a grand event held at Kaushal Bhawan. These entrepreneurs, invited as…
Gandhinagar: The inaugural International Olympic Research Conference commenced today at Rashtriya Raksha University, with Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, presiding over the event. This four-day conference seeks to establish India as a key player in the global Olympic ecosystem while reinforcing the nation’s bid to host…
Mohali: In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a targeted nano-formulation that enables the sustained release of 17β-Estradiol (E2), a hormone critical for managing Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This innovation holds promise for revolutionizing treatment strategies for the debilitating neurodegenerative condition. Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive neurological…
New Delhi: Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade 2025. The visit underscores the deepening maritime ties between the two close maritime neighbors and reflects a…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives today in preparation for the highly anticipated World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. The event, held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, was spearheaded by Union Minister of…
New Delhi: The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) under the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), organized a one-day workshop titled “Water Use Efficiency: Strategies for a Sustainable Future” at the NDMC Convention Centre, Palika Kendra, Sansad Marg. The event focused on the domestic…
Khurja: THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a Mini-Ratna Public Sector Enterprise, has achieved a historic milestone with the declaration of the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of Unit #1 (660 MW) of the 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (KSTPP). The announcement was made by R.K. Vishnoi, CMD of THDCIL, marking a significant step in the…
Guwahati: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office, highlighted the transformative impact of the Aroma Mission in the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir, describing it as a model of integrated development. Speaking virtually at the inauguration of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj laid the foundation stone for the much-anticipated “Sanskruti Bhawan” in Nuapada district today. The facility aims to serve as a hub for cultural and literary enrichment in the region. The project, with an allocated budget of ₹14.03 crore, will feature an auditorium on the first floor, a museum on…
