Bhubaneswar: The three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat,’ relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve, has been spotted roaming in the forests of neighboring Jharkhand. The information was shared by Baripada RCCF (Regional Chief Conservator of Forests) Prakash Chand Gogineni on Monday. Speaking to the media, Gogineni confirmed that the tigress’s movements are under close surveillance. “Our…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a slight decline in the sex ratio at birth (SRB) over the past decade, raising concerns about societal preferences for male children. According to the Health Management Information System (HMIS) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the SRB in the state dropped to 926 girls per 1,000 boys in…
Noida: The Noida International Airport (NIA) achieved a significant milestone today with the successful landing of its first validation flight, signaling a crucial step toward its operational readiness. The historic event was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Member of Parliament Gautam Buddha Nagar Dr. Mahesh Sharma, and Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh, along…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) inaugurated its 6th Capacity Building Program for mid-career Sri Lankan civil servants on Monday. This two-week initiative, running from December 9 to December 20, 2024, aims to foster cross-border collaboration and skill enhancement in governance. The program features 40 participants, including Divisional Secretaries, Assistant Divisional Secretaries,…
New Delhi: DME Development Limited (DMEDL), a fully-owned subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully raised ₹775 crore through the issuance of its first-of-its-kind Green Bonds in the roads and highways sector. The groundbreaking initiative highlights a shift towards sustainable infrastructure development. NHAI Chairman, Santosh Kumar Yadav, IAS, lauded the response…
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held their second bilateral meeting at the ICG Headquarters, furthering the cooperation framework established under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in August 2023. This collaborative effort aims to bolster maritime security, enhance law enforcement, and tackle marine pollution in the Indo-Pacific…
Ropar: The prestigious Sheet Metal Forming (SMF) 2024 conference, hosted by IIT Ropar, concluded successfully, attracting a diverse gathering of national and international delegates. Organized under the flagship of the Sheet Metal Forming Research Association (SMFRA), the two-day event brought together researchers, industry leaders, and academicians to explore advancements in metal forming technologies. The conference…
Kaliningrad, Russia: The Indian Navy welcomed its latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, INS Tushil (F 70), into its fleet today. The commissioning ceremony at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad was graced by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, who hailed the event as a milestone in India’s maritime strength and a testament to the deep and enduring…
New Delhi: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the 4th edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) today at Bharat Mandapam. The event, themed “Innovating Internet Governance for India”, serves as a dynamic platform uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss the future of Internet governance and…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, highlighted India’s digital transformation during a press conference on Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity held today in the national capital. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singh emphasized, India’s digital revolution has not only reshaped…
