Nagpur: The serene Dragon Palace Temple in Kamptee, Nagpur, marked its 25th anniversary with a grand celebration that resonated with the timeless teachings of the Buddha and underscored the deep ties between India and Japan. Organized in partnership with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the event drew nearly 5,000 attendees, including monks, dignitaries, and devotees…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal, inaugurated the national workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) today in New Delhi. The workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO), brought together policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders from across…
New Delhi: The India-Australia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Cooperation in Public Administration and Governance Reforms convened a significant meeting aimed at sharing innovative practices and strengthening bilateral collaboration. The meeting was co-chaired by V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), and Dr. Gordon de Brouwer PSM, Australian Public…
Gurugram: IIT Ropar proudly participated in VIVIBHA 2024, a prestigious three-day national conference organized by Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) at SGT University, Gurugram. Themed “Vision for Viksit Bharat,” the event celebrated India’s cultural heritage while spotlighting cutting-edge research and innovations driving the nation toward self-reliance. The Technology and Innovation Foundation-AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development…
New Delhi: Sagarmanthan – The Great Oceans Dialogue, South Asia’s largest maritime thought leadership summit, commenced today, bringing together global policymakers, maritime experts, and industry leaders to chart a sustainable future for the maritime sector. Organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), the two-day…
Panipat: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh met with over 150 textile manufacturers and exporters from Panipat, Haryana, during a high-level interaction aimed at addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities in the textiles sector. Organized by the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) in collaboration with the Panipat Exporters Association, the meeting highlighted key issues faced by Small…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen insurance penetration in Odisha, Satyajit Tripathy, Member Secretary of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), met with Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, and Principal Secretary of Finance. The discussions aimed to devise strategies to address Odisha’s insurance penetration, which currently lags behind the national…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has commenced a three-day Capacity Building Programme for officials of the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) in promoting and protecting human rights, in line with the NHRC’s broader…
Bhubaneswar: A 200-year-old banyan tree standing outside Lingaraj Road Station faces a grim future as railway modernization efforts under the Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme proceed. Despite its age and excellent condition, the tree has already lost a significant portion of its canopy to accommodate the construction of a new two-story building touted as an “Eco-friendly…
Singapore: The Odisha delegation, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, marked a significant day of engagements in Singapore, focusing on fostering collaborations in petrochemicals, chemicals, infrastructure, and logistics. The visit underscores Odisha’s commitment to enhancing its industrial landscape and skill development initiatives while positioning itself as a premier…
