Vijayawada: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah graced the 20th Raising Day ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. The event marked significant milestones in disaster management and development, with the inauguration and foundation laying of projects worth approximately ₹220 crore. Key projects…

Bhubaneswar: The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was held today at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. Chaired by V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman, CGPB, the event brought together stakeholders from exploration, research, and mining sectors to discuss advancements in geosciences and strategies for sustainable mineral…

Bengaluru: Professor Urbasi Sinha, a prominent faculty member in the Light and Matter Physics theme at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), has been awarded the prestigious Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at Cambridge, UK. The award celebrates Prof. Sinha’s groundbreaking work in quantum technologies and her contributions to advancing…

New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind CSIR Mega “Innovation Complex” in Mumbai through virtual mode on January 17. Dedicated to startups and industry stakeholders, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and empowering entrepreneurs. Spread over nine floors, the Innovation Complex boasts…

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Valedictory Ceremony’ for the Induction Training Program of Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) probationers was held today at the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration. A total of 112 OAS Officer Trainees, who have undergone training at the academy over the past few months, participated in the ceremony. Manoj Ahuja, the Chief Secretary of Odisha, delivered…