Dhenkanal: The 19th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) took participants on an enriching journey to the Dhunighar Monastery in Ranjagola village on Sunday, with 45 heritage enthusiasts joining the exploration. Situated in the Hindol sub-division under Balimi police limits, the Dhunighar Monastery stands as a serene testament to history, spirituality, and legends amidst…
New Delhi: The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), a landmark initiative to fortify India’s cybersecurity resilience, was officially inaugurated today at a ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). Running from November 18 to November 29, 2024, this 12-day program is set to…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, unveiled the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, a transformative reimagining of the National Youth Festival 2025, during a press conference in New Delhi. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for heightened youth participation in nation-building, this dynamic platform seeks to empower young Indians…
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative, a pioneering effort to highlight the vast microbial diversity of India and its significance in environmental sustainability, agriculture, and human health. The program was unveiled by Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa and former…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Mela 2024 on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam, as part of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF). Showcasing the theme of ‘tradition, art, craft, and culture,’ this year’s mela has brought together over 300 rural…
Mexico City: Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old from Denmark, made history by becoming the first Dane to win the Miss Universe title. Theilvig, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, triumphed over more than 120 contestants at the 73rd annual beauty pageant held in Mexico City. Amid cheers and applause, Theilvig accepted the tiara from…
Abuja, Nigeria: In a historic moment at the State House, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, conferred the prestigious national award, Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award recognizes Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional statesmanship and his pivotal role in deepening India-Nigeria relations….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a comprehensive policy to streamline road construction and maintenance across the state. This was announced during a review meeting chaired by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The new policy will establish rules and regulations for road construction for the next 50 years, addressing coordination…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Film Awards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 were presented in a grand ceremony held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, celebrating the artistic and cinematic contributions of the state’s filmmakers and artists. The prestigious Mohansundar Dev Goswami Award was conferred upon renowned personalities Anant Mahapatra, Srinivasa Mahapatra, and Jayiram Samal, recognizing their significant…
Gurugram: The International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024), jointly organized by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University, concluded on a high note. Held over two days at Gurugram University, the event highlighted the fusion of traditional wisdom with modern science to address contemporary challenges. The…
