Port Blair: In a boost to its operational capabilities, the Indian Navy inducted two 25-tonne Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs, Bhishm and Bahubali, in a ceremony held at Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Shakti Vihar Port Blair (SVP), on November 28, 2024. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command, presided over the event, marking…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated a special exhibition titled ‘Shunyata: Emptiness’ at the National Museum, New Delhi, today. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries, diplomats, experts, researchers, artists, and museum professionals, with Dr. B.R. Mani, Director General of the National Museum, in attendance. Speaking at the inauguration,…
Bhubaneswar: Odia feature film Lahari, written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya, is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Produced by Jhilik Motion Pictures, Lahari will be showcased in the Indian Languages Competition section, marking it as the sole Odia film in competition this…
New Delhi: The Government of India is unwavering in its commitment to equipping the nation’s youth with skills and tools to drive India towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, stated Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the Minister outlined transformative initiatives by the Ministry of Textiles,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is making significant strides toward achieving self-sufficiency in potato production during the Rabi 2024 season. A high-level review meeting was held today at Krushi Bhavan, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, to assess the progress of the initiative aimed at enhancing farmers’ livelihoods and bolstering food security. Singhdeo emphasized…
Kochi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) concluded the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast, highlighting India’s commitment to enhancing maritime safety through regional collaboration. The two-day event, inaugurated on November 28 by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and reviewed by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani, demonstrated…
Portsmouth: In a significant step towards fostering technological collaboration, India and the United Kingdom signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on the design and development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy. The agreement was formalized during the third Joint Working Group Meeting of the Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership in Portsmouth, reflecting the shared…
New Delhi: In a swift and coordinated operation, the Indian Navy intercepted two Sri Lankan-flagged fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea, seizing approximately 500 kilograms of narcotics, identified as crystal methamphetamine. The operation was carried out in close collaboration with the Sri Lankan Navy, reaffirming the strong partnership between the two nations in combating maritime…
Goa: Acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey received the prestigious Indian Film Personality of the Year award during the grand closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The honor was presented by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in recognition of…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, Dr. Jitendra Singh, highlighted the critical role of effective science communication in translating innovations into societal benefits at the Dr. Mangalam Swaminathan National Awards for Excellence 2024. The awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated the contributions…
