Bhubaneswar: The 5th National Chilika Bird Festival commenced today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Center, with Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurating the event as the chief guest. The festival celebrates Chilika Lake, a global haven for migratory birds, and aims to promote bird pilgrimage tourism and conservation efforts. Parida highlighted the unparalleled beauty…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial landscape, the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved investment proposals worth ₹44,793.03 crore in five critical sectors. The projects, announced ahead of the state’s flagship event Utkarsh Odisha 2025, are expected to create over 23,000 jobs and drive significant economic…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organized an open house discussion on the theme “Dignity and Liberty of the Individuals – Rights of Manual Scavengers” at its headquarters in New Delhi. The hybrid event was chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, with participation from members, senior officials, and a diverse group…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of transformative railway projects today via video conferencing, marking a major leap in India’s rail infrastructure. Among the key initiatives, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, laid the foundation stone for the Rayagada Railway Division Building in…
New Delhi: In a significant move to bolster the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. This partnership aims to enhance coordination and ensure effective implementation of the Prevention of Money…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), inaugurated and laid the foundation for 50 significant fisheries projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) today. These projects, collectively worth ₹50 crore, cover all Northeastern states except Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. The ceremony was held during the Northeastern…
Tughlakabad: Air Commodore Debakinandan Sahu officially assumed command of the Base Repair Depot (BRD) in Tughlakabad today, succeeding Air Commodore Rishi Seth. The change of command was marked by an impressive ceremonial parade conducted by the depot personnel, showcasing the discipline and commitment of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Commissioned into the Aeronautical Engineering stream…
Bengaluru: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance of respiratory illnesses. The cases involve two infants from Bengaluru, both of whom are now recovering. The first case was a three-month-old female infant diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital,…
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the New Jammu Railway Division in a landmark event that marked a significant step forward in Jammu and Kashmir’s integration with India’s economic and developmental framework. The inauguration, conducted virtually, was hailed as a transformative moment for the region by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the…
Leh: The much-anticipated Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League – Season 2 officially began at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh on Friday, bringing together the vibrant community spirit of Ladakh and the thrilling energy of ice hockey. The opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Vikram Singh Malik, Secretary of Sports, UT Administration…
