Konark, Odisha: The third National Mining Ministers’ Conference commenced today in Konark, marking a significant step toward transforming India’s mining landscape. Organized by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with the Odisha Government, the event brought together Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 14 state mining ministers, senior officials, industry…

Ahmedabad: The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, inaugurated several key facilities of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) during a program held at its Ahmedabad campus today. The projects include the Calibration Laboratory at CIPET Ahmedabad, the Centre for Skilling and Technical Support…

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…